github-mcp-server MCP Server — Claude & Cursor Integration
# github-mcp-server MCP Server
## What is github-mcp-server?
github-mcp-server is a production-ready Model Context Protocol (MCP) server with 32,773 GitHub stars. It allows AI agents like Claude to perform real-world tasks through standardized tool calls.
## Installation
```bash
# Via Smithery (recommended)
npx -y @smithery/cli install github/github-mcp-server
# Or manual
git clone https://github.com/github/github-mcp-server.git
cd github-mcp-server
```
## Compatibility
Compatible with: Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and any MCP-compliant client.
## Details
- **Language:** Go
- **Stars:** ⭐ 32,773
- **Forks:** 🍴 4,913
- **License:** MIT
- **Updated:** 2026-09-07
- **Repo:** [github/github-mcp-server](https://github.com/github/github-mcp-server)