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GitHub

Issues, pull requests, and code from your GitHub account.

GitHub's hosted MCP server gives an assistant access to your repositories: read code, list and create issues, review pull requests, check CI runs. Setup is a browser sign-in (OAuth). It is the most direct way to ask "what changed in my repo this week?" or "draft a reply to issue #42".

Install GitHub

You need: an AI app that supports skills (pick yours above) · Nothing to install — this skill is hosted by the vendor. You sign in with your browser on first use.

Open Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector in Claude Desktop and paste this URL:

https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/
Vendor
GitHub
Category
Developer tools
API key
Not required
Source
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FAQ

What is the GitHub skill?
GitHub's hosted MCP server gives an assistant access to your repositories: read code, list and create issues, review pull requests, check CI runs. Setup is a browser sign-in (OAuth). It is the most direct way to ask "what changed in my repo this week?" or "draft a reply to issue #42".
How do I install GitHub in Claude Desktop?
Open Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector in Claude Desktop and paste the URL https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/. On first use a browser window opens for sign-in — no API key handling needed.
Does GitHub need an API key?
No. GitHub works without an API key — you sign in with your browser instead (OAuth).
Which apps can use GitHub?
GitHub works with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code — any app that supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
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