Github

GitHub's official MCP Server

MCP Servers

8.5 /10

Open Source

Visit Website GitHub

Last Updated

2026-06-15

GitHub Stars

30,707

About Github

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Our Verdict

A mcp server that is open-source and self-hostable backed by 30.7k GitHub stars. GitHub's official MCP Server.

Features

Repository Management

Issue & PR Automation

CI/CD & Workflow Intelligence

Code Analysis

Team Collaboration

Minimum scopes

Detailed Ratings

Ease of Use

8.2

Value for Money

8.7

Features

8.5

Support

7.9

Performance

8.6

Overall Rating

8.5 /10

Pros & Cons

Pros

Open-source — fully self-hostable and auditable
Active community with 30.7k GitHub stars
Repository Management
Issue & PR Automation

Cons

Requires technical setup; less hand-holding than managed alternatives
Limited third-party reviews and benchmarks

Use Cases

MCP integrationTool extensionContext retrievalAgent connectivity

Who Is It For?

Teams and individuals looking for extending AI agent capabilities via MCP who value open-source flexibility and control.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Github?

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How much does Github cost?

Github is open-source and free to self-host. See https://github.com/github/github-mcp-server for installation instructions.

Is Github open source?

Yes — Github is open source with 30.7k stars. The source code is on GitHub at https://github.com/github/github-mcp-server.

Who should use Github?

Teams and individuals looking for extending AI agent capabilities via MCP who value open-source flexibility and control.