GitHub MCP Server

GitHub's official MCP server brings repositories, issues, pull requests, actions, and related workflows directly into agent loops.

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Best for: repo-aware agentsBest for: issue workflowsBest for: developer automation

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MCP / MCPs

Pricing Free / GitHub token required

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Latest tracked change 16 Apr 2026

The official server hit v1.0.0 on April 16, 2026, adding granular issue field tooling and formalizing MCP Apps feature-flag support.

Why it matters

StackScout verdict

A foundational MCP if your workflows already live inside GitHub.

The official server hit v1.0.0 on April 16, 2026, adding granular issue field tooling and formalizing MCP Apps feature-flag support.

Platforms

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MCP / GitHub MCP Server

Release Recommended

The official GitHub MCP server hit 1.0.0 with granular issue field tooling and broader MCP Apps support behind feature flags.

16 Apr 2026 GitHub MCP Server Releases

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