Github Mcp
Helps with GitHub, MCP tools as part of orchestrating AI agents and multi-step workflows workflows.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add github-mcp npx -- -y @trustedskills/github-mcp
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"github-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/github-mcp"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
The GitHub MCP (Model Context Protocol) skill enables AI agents to interact directly with GitHub repositories. It allows agents to read code, search issues, and manage pull requests by providing real-time context from the platform's API.
When to use it
- Automating routine repository maintenance tasks like dependency updates or linting checks.
- Generating detailed summaries of recent commits or specific files within a project.
- Creating new issues or drafting pull request descriptions based on code analysis.
- Retrieving documentation or license information directly from a repository's metadata.
Key capabilities
- Direct read access to GitHub repositories and their contents.
- Search functionality for issues, pull requests, and commits.
- Contextual understanding of codebases without manual file downloads.
- Integration with the Model Context Protocol for standardized agent communication.
Example prompts
- "Summarize the changes in the last five pull requests for this repository."
- "Search for open issues related to authentication bugs and list their severity levels."
- "Read the README file and extract the installation instructions for the latest version."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure your AI agent has valid read permissions for the specific GitHub repositories it needs to access, as the skill relies on API authentication. Be mindful of rate limits imposed by GitHub's API when running high-volume automated tasks through this integration.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
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