Github
Verified IntegrationClient Configuration
— Connect Github to Claude Desktop or Cursor in seconds{
"mcpServers": {
"github-12": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-github-12"
],
"env": {}
}
}
}~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows).System Overview
Integrates Claude Desktop with GitHub, enabling code interaction and repository management through natural language.
7/23/2026
Open Source
stdio / SSE RPC
Frequently Asked Questions
Architecture and operational details for Github
You need to clone the GitHub MCP Server repository, install dependencies, configure your Claude Desktop settings with the server's path, and provide your GitHub token for access to private repositories.
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