GitHub Connector for AI agents.
12 live capabilities
Manage source control and repository workflows from your AI client.
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Why people use GitHub
GitHub for Source Control Management
With this Connector, you just tell your agent what you're looking for. It scans your repos, finds the right file, and pulls the content for you. You get a direct line to your code without the browser fatigue.
What Vinkius changes
You get a direct line of communication between your AI and your entire source control history.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Finding a needle in a haystack
An engineer needs to find where a specific API call is handled across five different repos.
- Real-world use case 02
Triage day
A lead wants to know what's broken.
- Real-world use case 03
Onboarding
A new hire wants to see what projects the team owns.
Complete set · 12capabilities
The complete GitHub capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with GitHub.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through GitHub.
- 01 Capability
Create new issue
Open a new issue on a repository to track a bug or feature request.
- 02 Capability
Get file content
Read the raw content of a specific file from a repository for analysis.
- 03 Capability
Get my profile
Fetch your personal account information and public profile details.
- 04 Capability
Get repository details
Retrieve metadata and specific information about a single repository.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through GitHub.
- 05 Capability
List repo branches
See all the different branches available within a specific repository.
- 06 Capability
List my gists
View your saved code snippets and Gists in one list.
- 07 Capability
List repository issues
Get a list of all issues associated with a specific repository.
- 08 Capability
List recent notifications
Check your GitHub inbox for the latest alerts and mentions.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through GitHub.
- 09 Capability
List my organizations
See all the organizations you are currently a member of.
- 10 Capability
List pull requests
View all the open and closed pull requests for a repository.
- 11 Capability
List my repositories
Get a full list of all repositories owned by your account.
- 12 Capability
Search repositories
Search for specific projects across the entire GitHub platform.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask GitHub to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use GitHub from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AI5HxyZx099tgXdpr8GRZXGxF9M4ju1Zd4fQUt7k/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it GitHub, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable GitHub for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AI5HxyZx099tgXdpr8GRZXGxF9M4ju1Zd4fQUt7k/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the GitHub URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable GitHub in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"github-extended": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AI5HxyZx099tgXdpr8GRZXGxF9M4ju1Zd4fQUt7k/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using GitHub
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using GitHub, help me...". 12 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"github-extended": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AI5HxyZx099tgXdpr8GRZXGxF9M4ju1Zd4fQUt7k/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using GitHub
Ask Copilot: "Using GitHub, help me...". 12 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"github-extended": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AI5HxyZx099tgXdpr8GRZXGxF9M4ju1Zd4fQUt7k/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using GitHub
Open Cascade and ask: "Using GitHub, help me...". 12 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"github-extended": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AI5HxyZx099tgXdpr8GRZXGxF9M4ju1Zd4fQUt7k/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using GitHub
Ask Cline: "Using GitHub, help me...". 12 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add github-extended --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AI5HxyZx099tgXdpr8GRZXGxF9M4ju1Zd4fQUt7k/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using GitHub
Ask Claude: "Using GitHub, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work GitHub can move forward.
This is for the software engineer who is tired of context switching between their IDE, browser, and issue tracker. It's for anyone who needs to manage large-scale repository data without the manual overhead.
Software Engineer
Finds code snippets across dozens of repos instantly during a deep work session.
Team Lead
Triages issues and monitors PR activity without constantly checking the web dashboard.
DevOps Engineer
Automates the discovery of repositories and stays on top of CI/CD notifications.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
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Gitea
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Before you connect
Questions about GitHub.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the GitHub MCP help me find specific code in my private repos?
Yes, if your token has the right permissions, your agent can search through your private repositories and pull specific file contents for you.
How do I use the GitHub MCP to track my team's progress?
You can ask your agent to list pull requests or check recent notifications to see what your teammates are merging and discussing.
Can I use the GitHub MCP to create issues automatically?
Yes, you can tell your agent to create a new issue directly, which saves you from having to leave your current workspace to go to the web UI.
Will the GitHub MCP work with my existing AI client?
It works with any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.
Does the GitHub MCP support searching for public projects too?
Yes, it can search for repositories across the entire platform, not just your own.
Can the GitHub MCP help me manage my Gists?
It can list your saved Gists so you can quickly find and reference snippets you've saved in the past.
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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Give your agent a direct line to GitHub.
Connect GitHub once. Keep it beside 5,900+ managed Connectors when the next task needs more.
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