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Question 1

What is GitHub MCP?

Accepted Answer

GitHub MCP (Model Control Protocol) provides an interface for interacting with the GitHub API, allowing for seamless integration and control of GitHub resources.

Question 2

What tools does Github MCP leverage?

Accepted Answer

It leverages Node.js, the GitHub API, and likely Octokit or a similar library for interacting with the GitHub API.

Question 3

How do I set up GitHub MCP?

Accepted Answer

GitHub MCP requires Node.js and a GitHub Personal Access Token (PAT). Configure your MCP server within your Cursor/Claude Desktop environment by specifying the command and environment variables. See README for the full instructions.

Question 4

What are the key features of GitHub MCP?

Accepted Answer

Key features include user information retrieval, repository management, repository name updates, and other GitHub API integrations through an MCP interface.

Question 5

Does GitHub MCP require a .env file?

Accepted Answer

No, GitHub MCP doesn't require a separate `.env` file. Environment variables are configured directly in your Cursor/Claude Desktop MCP settings.

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