GitHub Repo MCP
GitHub Repo MCP is an open-source MCP server that lets your AI assistants browse GitHub repositories, explore directories, and view file contents.
Table of contents
Getting started • Feature overview
✨ Key features
- 💻 Compatible with Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Desktop, and other MCP clients supporting
stdioprotocol - 🔎 Browse the contents of any public GitHub repository
- 📂 Navigate through repository directories and subdirectories
- 📝 View the content of code and text files
- 📦 Easy installation via package manager
Getting Started
Prerequisites
Installing the server requires the following on your system:
- Node.js 18+
- npm or yarn
Step 1. Installation
You can install and run GitHub Repo MCP using Smithery, NPX, or setting in mcp.json of your IDE:
MacOS
npx github-repo-mcpWindows NPX
cmd /c npx -y github-repo-mcpWindows NPX via .cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"github-repo-mcp": {
"command": "wsl",
"args": [
"bash",
"-c",
"cmd /c npx -y github-repo-mcp"
],
"enabled": true
}
}
}
