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gh-mcp

Active·★ 30·MIT·Updated 2026-05-25
★ Trending★ Workflow Automation★ API Integration

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.

gh-mcp is a GitHub CLI extension that eliminates manual setup of GitHub Personal Access Tokens for MCP servers. It automatically retrieves credentials from gh CLI and launches a bundled github-mcp-server binary with proper authentication. The extension supports multiple platforms and provides secure, seamless integration.

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$ Install
$ gh extension install shuymn/gh-mcp
↗ Visit site★ GitHub
01

Features

01Automatic credential retrieval from gh CLI
02Bundled github-mcp-server binary with integrity verification
03Support for multiple platforms (macOS, Linux, Windows)
04Environment variable configuration for toolsets and read-only mode
05Secure credential handling with no persistence
02

Compatibility

darwin/amd64
macOS Intel
Verified via docs
darwin/arm64
macOS Apple Silicon
Verified via docs
linux/386
Linux 32-bit
Verified via docs
linux/amd64
Linux 64-bit
Verified via docs
linux/arm64
Linux ARM64
Verified via docs
windows/386
Windows 32-bit
Verified via docs
03

Quick start

1
$ gh extension install shuymn/gh-mcp
04

Use cases

↳Integrate GitHub MCP server with Claude Code
↳Quickly start a GitHub MCP server without manual token setup
↳Use GitHub tools in AI assistants via MCP protocol
05

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Comments

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  • H
    Hayden AndersonMay 6, 2026

    No separate auth setup — reuses the gh tool's authentication.

  • P
    Peyton KimApr 24, 2026

    Good for developers already invested in the GitHub CLI workflow.

  • E
    Emerson ClarkApr 10, 2026

    GitHub CLI extension that wraps github-mcp-server using existing gh credentials.

  • R
    Remy BrownFeb 27, 2026

    Clean integration, doesn't require a separate server process.

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GitHub Stars★ 30
Last commit5d ago
StatusActive
LicenseMIT
CategorySecurity & Safety
Trend (30d)
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