A GitHub CLI extension providing simplified installation and authentication for GitHub MCP Server.
gh extension install MayorFaj/gh-github-mcp-server
Start the GitHub MCP Server with stdio mode:
Add the following to your VS Code User Settings (JSON):
{
"mcp": {
"servers": {
"github": {
"command": "gh",
"args": [
"github-mcp-server",
"stdio"
]
}
}
}
}
You can edit settings by pressing Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+P on macOS) and typing "Preferences: Open User Settings (JSON)".
- Zero Configuration: Uses your existing GitHub CLI authentication
- Automatic Installation: Downloads the correct binary for your platform
- No Additional Dependencies: No Docker or manual token management required
MIT License