shuymn/gh-mcp

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A GitHub CLI extension that seamlessly runs the github-mcp-server using your existing gh authentication. Eliminates manual PAT setup by automatically retrieving GitHub credentials and launching the MCP server with proper authentication.

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What you need to know

GitHub CLI extension that runs a bundled github-mcp-server and automatically uses the existing gh login for authentication, so MCP clients get GitHub access without a separate API token.

Install

gh extension install shuymn/gh-mcp

Usage

  • •Install as a gh extension; the MCP server authenticates with your existing gh login.

Key features

  • ✓Bundled github-mcp-server
  • ✓Uses existing gh authentication
  • ✓Auto-updates the bundled server

Best for

Giving MCP clients GitHub access without managing a personal access token

Platforms: macOS · Linux · WindowsClients: Claude Desktop · Claude Code

Reviewed 2026-08-11

Topics

ai-toolsauthenticationclaudecli-tooldeveloper-toolsgh-extensiongithub-apigithub-cligithub-mcp-servergolangmcpmodel-context-protocol
Stars
40★
Forks
3
Language
Go
License
MIT
Created
2025-06-25
Last push
2026-08-16