How do I connect this MCP to my AI client?

You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and then connect your client, such as Claude or Cursor, using the provided connection details. Vinkius handles the hosting and management.

What permissions does the agent need?

You must provide a GitHub Personal Access Token with the repo, user, and notifications scopes enabled to allow the agent to perform its tasks.

Can I use this with Cursor or VS Code?

Yes, this MCP works with any MCP-compatible client, including Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Do I need to host the MCP myself?

No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you, so it is ready to use immediately after connection.

Can the AI actually read my code files?

Yes, the agent can use the get_file_content capability to retrieve the raw contents of files within your repositories for analysis.

Can I read private repositories?

Yes, provided your Personal Access Token (PAT) has the 'repo' scope or appropriate fine-grained permissions for those repositories.

How do I find a repository owner and name?

In a GitHub URL like github.com/vinkius/mcp-server, the owner is vinkius and the repository name is mcp-server.

Does it support creating pull requests?

This version supports listing pull requests and issues. PR creation is currently handled through the web interface or other specialized capabilities.

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Connect GitHub (Alternative) to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Manage your entire development workflow through natural conversation.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 12 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through GitHub.

01
Get my profile
Access your GitHub account information directly.
02
List my gists
Retrieve a list of your saved code snippets.
03
List repo branches
Check the branches available in a specific repository.
04
List recent notifications
View your latest GitHub inbox and activity alerts.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through GitHub.

05
Search repositories
Locate specific projects across GitHub.
06
List pull requests
Get a list of pull requests for a repository.
07
Create new issue
Open a new issue in a repository through your agent.
08
Get file content
Read the raw contents of a file within a repository.

Capability set03 / 03

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through GitHub.

09
Get repository details
Fetch metadata and information for a specific repo.
10
List my organizations
See which organizations you belong to.
11
List my repositories
Get a list of all your GitHub repositories.
12
List repository issues
View the issues currently open in a repository.

Real work

What teams actually run

Rapid Debugging

Ask your agent to read a specific file to understand why a function is failing.

Project Triage

Have your agent list all open issues to identify high-priority bugs.

Code Auditing

Use the agent to search through multiple repositories for specific logic or patterns.

Workflow Automation

Create new issues or check pull request status without opening a browser.

Automate a task

Put GitHub to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

GitHub works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put GitHub to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

1009ms average. Fast in production.

GitHub is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1121ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 747ms
Slowest day: 1121ms
14-day trend: Improving-11%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 12 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of GitHub, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with GitHub. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

GitHub Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Fs6ARdeOUjEtquZ4puq0S9YBTJZm5AW6KCA3rW32/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — GitHub capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Fs6ARdeOUjEtquZ4puq0S9YBTJZm5AW6KCA3rW32/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up GitHub in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work GitHub owners hand off.

This MCP is built for technical professionals who live in code and need to manage project workflows without leaving their AI-powered development environment.

01
Software Engineers
They use the agent to find code snippets and read file contents across different repos.
02
Team Leads
They monitor repository activity and triage issues through natural language.
03
DevOps Engineers
They automate repo discovery and monitor project notifications via AI queries.

FAQ

Questions GitHub owners ask.

01
How do I connect this MCP to my AI client?
You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and then connect your client, such as Claude or Cursor, using the provided connection details. Vinkius handles the hosting and management.
02
What permissions does the agent need?
You must provide a GitHub Personal Access Token with the repo, user, and notifications scopes enabled to allow the agent to perform its tasks.
03
Can I use this with Cursor or VS Code?
Yes, this MCP works with any MCP-compatible client, including Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.
04
Do I need to host the MCP myself?
No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you, so it is ready to use immediately after connection.
05
Can the AI actually read my code files?
Yes, the agent can use the get_file_content capability to retrieve the raw contents of files within your repositories for analysis.
06
Can I read private repositories?
Yes, provided your Personal Access Token (PAT) has the 'repo' scope or appropriate fine-grained permissions for those repositories.
07
How do I find a repository owner and name?
In a GitHub URL like github.com/vinkius/mcp-server, the owner is vinkius and the repository name is mcp-server.
08
Does it support creating pull requests?
This version supports listing pull requests and issues. PR creation is currently handled through the web interface or other specialized capabilities.

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Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Get my profile

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List repo branches

List recent notifications

05-08

Search repositories

List pull requests

Create new issue

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How do I connect this MCP to my AI client?

What permissions does the agent need?

Can I use this with Cursor or VS Code?

Do I need to host the MCP myself?

Can the AI actually read my code files?

Can I read private repositories?

How do I find a repository owner and name?

Does it support creating pull requests?

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