How to Use the GitHub MCP in Claude Code

Q: Can Claude Code list my GitHub issues?

Yes, it uses listrepoissues to fetch your ticket list. You can view them as a text table directly in your terminal window.

Claude Code brings GitHub into your terminal. Run repository operations directly from your command line without any GUI.

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Headless GitHub operations with Claude Code

Integrate your repo workflow into your terminal sessions. Claude Code uses `list_repo_issues` to display your current backlog, letting you manage tasks without leaving your shell. It is built for automation. Use the tool to pipe data from `list_pull_requests` into your CI/CD scripts for faster deployment cycles.

Terminal-based GitHub code search

Search through your codebase using nothing but your terminal. Claude Code executes `search_github_code` to return exact matches for your queries, showing you exactly where the code lives. It handles the output cleanly. You can pipe the results of `get_file_contents` into other Unix utilities for quick analysis or text processing.

Verify GitHub sessions in Claude Code

Always keep your connection status clear. Claude Code uses `verify_api_connection` to ensure your environment variables are set correctly before you start a long-running task. It validates your identity immediately. By running `get_my_github_profile`, you confirm that your terminal session has the necessary access rights for your current project.

Setup guide

Set up GitHub MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see github-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest GitHub transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available GitHub tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http github-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the GitHub MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about GitHub MCP in Claude Code

Run your search command in the terminal. Claude Code will trigger `search_github_code` and print the relevant snippets directly to your console output.

Yes, it uses `list_repo_issues` to fetch your ticket list. You can view them as a text table directly in your terminal window.

Claude Code reads your token from your local config file. It never transmits your credentials to external services, keeping your session secure.

Use the command line to add the server URL. Once configured, you can run `claude mcp list` to ensure the tools are ready for your next task.

The tool only reads the file content you request to perform your task. Your code is never persisted in logs, and it stays within your local execution environment.

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