GitHub MCP

Auth Optional

Access GitHub repositories, issues, and more

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Optional Authentication

This API works without authentication but has rate limits

You can use this API without authentication, but for higher rate limits, configure your token:

Authorization

Description: GitHub personal access token (Bearer format)

How to get it: Go to GitHub Settings > Developer settings > Personal access tokens > Tokens (classic). Select the needed scopes (typically 'repo', 'user', etc.) and generate token. Add 'Bearer ' followed by your token

API Details

OpenAPI Spec Source

github.com

OpenAPI Spec URL

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/github/rest-api-description/main/descriptions/api.github.com/api.github.com.json

Base URL

https://api.github.com

Modifications Needed

Add your GitHub personal access token (optional but recommended)

Authentication

The GitHub API can be used without authentication, but you'll be limited to 60 requests per hour. For higher rate limits (5,000 requests per hour), create a personal access token at GitHub Settings > Developer settings > Personal access tokens > Tokens (classic). Select the needed scopes (typically 'repo', 'user', etc.) and add 'Bearer ' followed by your token in the Authorization header.

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