Where is the configuration stored?

The skill creates or updates a file named .mcp.json in your project's root directory, which Claude Code reads to initialize the server.

Do I need a GitHub token for this skill to work?

Yes, you must provide a GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN with the appropriate permissions to allow Claude to interact with your repositories.

Can I use this for private repositories?

Yes, as long as the Personal Access Token you provide has the necessary scopes to access your private repositories.

What is the benefit of using Docker for the GitHub MCP?

Using Docker ensures the MCP server runs in an isolated environment, preventing conflicts with local system dependencies and providing a consistent experience across different machines.

Are there any prerequisites?

You must have Docker installed and running on your system before attempting to use this skill.

GitHub Docker MCP Installer

Name: GitHub Docker MCP Installer
Author: theflysurfer

bytheflysurfer

Deployment & DevOps

Automates the configuration and installation of the GitHub MCP server using Docker containers.

About

This skill simplifies the integration of GitHub capabilities into Claude Code by setting up the GitHub Model Context Protocol (MCP) server via Docker. It automatically detects or creates the .mcp.json configuration file, manages environment variables like the GitHub Personal Access Token, and ensures a seamless containerized setup for accessing repositories, issues, and pull requests directly within the AI workflow, avoiding local dependency conflicts.

Key Features

Containerized server isolation using Docker
0 GitHub stars
Smart merging with existing project MCP configurations
Automated .mcp.json configuration management
Standardized deployment using official GitHub container images
Environment variable mapping for secure GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN handling

Use Cases

Quickly adding GitHub repository access to a local Claude Code project
Standardizing GitHub integration across different development environments
Setting up containerized MCP servers to avoid local environment pollution

About

Key Features

Containerized server isolation using Docker
0 GitHub stars
Smart merging with existing project MCP configurations
Automated .mcp.json configuration management
Standardized deployment using official GitHub container images
Environment variable mapping for secure GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN handling

Use Cases

Quickly adding GitHub repository access to a local Claude Code project
Standardizing GitHub integration across different development environments
Setting up containerized MCP servers to avoid local environment pollution