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Tools
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80 tools
actions_getGet details about specific GitHub Actions resources. Use this tool to get details about individual workflows, workflow runs, jobs, and artifacts by their unique IDs.4 params
Get details about specific GitHub Actions resources. Use this tool to get details about individual workflows, workflow runs, jobs, and artifacts by their unique IDs.
Parameters* required
repostringRepository name
ownerstringRepository owner
methodstringThe method to executeone of
get_workflow · get_workflow_run · get_workflow_job · download_workflow_run_artifact · get_workflow_run_usage · get_workflow_run_logs_urlresource_idstringThe unique identifier of the resource. This will vary based on the "method" provided, so ensure you provide the correct ID:
- Provide a workflow ID or workflow file name (e.g. ci.yaml) for 'get_workflow' method.
- Provide a workflow run ID for 'get_workflow_run', 'get_workflow_run_usage', and 'get_workflow_run_logs_url' methods.
- Provide an artifact ID for 'download_workflow_run_artifact' method.
- Provide a job ID for 'get_workflow_job' method.
actions_listTools for listing GitHub Actions resources. Use this tool to list workflows in a repository, or list workflow runs, jobs, and artifacts for a specific workflow or workflow run.8 params
Tools for listing GitHub Actions resources. Use this tool to list workflows in a repository, or list workflow runs, jobs, and artifacts for a specific workflow or workflow run.
Parameters* required
pagenumberPage number for pagination (default: 1)
repostringRepository name
ownerstringRepository owner
methodstringThe action to performone of
list_workflows · list_workflow_runs · list_workflow_jobs · list_workflow_run_artifactsper_pagenumberResults per page for pagination (default: 30, max: 100)
resource_idstringThe unique identifier of the resource. This will vary based on the "method" provided, so ensure you provide the correct ID:
- Do not provide any resource ID for 'list_workflows' method.
- Provide a workflow ID or workflow file name (e.g. ci.yaml) for 'list_workflow_runs' method, or omit to list all workflow runs in the repository.
- Provide a workflow run ID for 'list_workflow_jobs' and 'list_workflow_run_artifacts' methods.
workflow_jobs_filterobjectFilters for workflow jobs. **ONLY** used when method is 'list_workflow_jobs'
workflow_runs_filterobjectFilters for workflow runs. **ONLY** used when method is 'list_workflow_runs'
actions_run_triggerTrigger GitHub Actions workflow operations, including running, re-running, cancelling workflow runs, and deleting workflow run logs.7 params
Trigger GitHub Actions workflow operations, including running, re-running, cancelling workflow runs, and deleting workflow run logs.
Parameters* required
refstringThe git reference for the workflow. The reference can be a branch or tag name. Required for 'run_workflow' method.
repostringRepository name
ownerstringRepository owner
inputsobjectInputs the workflow accepts. Only used for 'run_workflow' method.
methodstringThe method to executeone of
run_workflow · rerun_workflow_run · rerun_failed_jobs · cancel_workflow_run · delete_workflow_run_logsrun_idnumberThe ID of the workflow run. Required for all methods except 'run_workflow'.
workflow_idstringThe workflow ID (numeric) or workflow file name (e.g., main.yml, ci.yaml). Required for 'run_workflow' method.
add_comment_to_pending_reviewAdd review comment to the requester's latest pending pull request review. A pending review needs to already exist to call this (check with the user if not sure).10 params
Add review comment to the requester's latest pending pull request review. A pending review needs to already exist to call this (check with the user if not sure).
Parameters* required
bodystringThe text of the review comment
linenumberThe line of the blob in the pull request diff that the comment applies to. For multi-line comments, the last line of the range
pathstringThe relative path to the file that necessitates a comment
repostringRepository name
sidestringThe side of the diff to comment on. LEFT indicates the previous state, RIGHT indicates the new stateone of
LEFT · RIGHTownerstringRepository owner
startLinenumberFor multi-line comments, the first line of the range that the comment applies to
startSidestringFor multi-line comments, the starting side of the diff that the comment applies to. LEFT indicates the previous state, RIGHT indicates the new stateone of
LEFT · RIGHTpullNumbernumberPull request number
subjectTypestringThe level at which the comment is targetedone of
FILE · LINEadd_issue_commentAdd a comment to a specific issue in a GitHub repository. Use this tool to add comments to pull requests as well (in this case pass pull request number as issue_number), but only if user is not asking specifically to add review comments.4 params
Add a comment to a specific issue in a GitHub repository. Use this tool to add comments to pull requests as well (in this case pass pull request number as issue_number), but only if user is not asking specifically to add review comments.
Parameters* required
bodystringComment content
repostringRepository name
ownerstringRepository owner
issue_numbernumberIssue number to comment on
add_reply_to_pull_request_commentAdd a reply to an existing pull request comment. This creates a new comment that is linked as a reply to the specified comment.5 params
Add a reply to an existing pull request comment. This creates a new comment that is linked as a reply to the specified comment.
Parameters* required
bodystringThe text of the reply
repostringRepository name
ownerstringRepository owner
commentIdnumberThe ID of the comment to reply to
pullNumbernumberPull request number
assign_copilot_to_issueAssign Copilot to a specific issue in a GitHub repository. This tool can help with the following outcomes: - a Pull Request created with source code changes to resolve the issue More information can be found at: - https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/using-github-copilot/using-c...5 params
Assign Copilot to a specific issue in a GitHub repository. This tool can help with the following outcomes: - a Pull Request created with source code changes to resolve the issue More information can be found at: - https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/using-github-copilot/using-c...
Parameters* required
repostringRepository name
ownerstringRepository owner
base_refstringGit reference (e.g., branch) that the agent will start its work from. If not specified, defaults to the repository's default branch
issue_numbernumberIssue number
custom_instructionsstringOptional custom instructions to guide the agent beyond the issue body. Use this to provide additional context, constraints, or guidance that is not captured in the issue description
create_branchCreate a new branch in a GitHub repository4 params
Create a new branch in a GitHub repository
Parameters* required
repostringRepository name
ownerstringRepository owner
branchstringName for new branch
from_branchstringSource branch (defaults to repo default)
create_gistCreate a new gist4 params
Create a new gist
Parameters* required
publicbooleanWhether the gist is publicdefault: false
contentstringContent for simple single-file gist creation
filenamestringFilename for simple single-file gist creation
descriptionstringDescription of the gist
create_or_update_fileCreate or update a single file in a GitHub repository. If updating, you should provide the SHA of the file you want to update. Use this tool to create or update a file in a GitHub repository remotely; do not use it for local file operations. In order to obtain the SHA of origi...7 params
Create or update a single file in a GitHub repository. If updating, you should provide the SHA of the file you want to update. Use this tool to create or update a file in a GitHub repository remotely; do not use it for local file operations. In order to obtain the SHA of origi...
Parameters* required
shastringThe blob SHA of the file being replaced. Required if the file already exists.
pathstringPath where to create/update the file
repostringRepository name
ownerstringRepository owner (username or organization)
branchstringBranch to create/update the file in
contentstringContent of the file
messagestringCommit message
create_pull_requestCreate a new pull request in a GitHub repository.8 params
Create a new pull request in a GitHub repository.
Parameters* required
basestringBranch to merge into
bodystringPR description
headstringBranch containing changes
repostringRepository name
draftbooleanCreate as draft PR
ownerstringRepository owner
titlestringPR title
maintainer_can_modifybooleanAllow maintainer edits
create_pull_request_with_copilotDelegate a task to GitHub Copilot coding agent to perform in the background. The agent will create a pull request with the implementation. You should use this tool if the user asks to create a pull request to perform a specific task, or if the user asks Copilot to do something.5 params
Delegate a task to GitHub Copilot coding agent to perform in the background. The agent will create a pull request with the implementation. You should use this tool if the user asks to create a pull request to perform a specific task, or if the user asks Copilot to do something.
Parameters* required
repostringRepository name. You can guess the repository name, but confirm it with the user before proceeding.
ownerstringRepository owner. You can guess the owner, but confirm it with the user before proceeding.
titlestringTitle for the pull request that will be created
base_refstringGit reference (e.g., branch) that the agent will start its work from. If not specified, defaults to the repository's default branch
problem_statementstringDetailed description of the task to be performed (e.g., 'Implement a feature that does X', 'Fix bug Y', etc.)
create_repositoryCreate a new GitHub repository in your account or specified organization5 params
Create a new GitHub repository in your account or specified organization
Parameters* required
namestringRepository name
privatebooleanWhether repo should be private
autoInitbooleanInitialize with README
descriptionstringRepository description
organizationstringOrganization to create the repository in (omit to create in your personal account)
delete_fileDelete a file from a GitHub repository5 params
Delete a file from a GitHub repository
Parameters* required
pathstringPath to the file to delete
repostringRepository name
ownerstringRepository owner (username or organization)
branchstringBranch to delete the file from
messagestringCommit message
dismiss_notificationDismiss a notification by marking it as read or done2 params
Dismiss a notification by marking it as read or done
Parameters* required
statestringThe new state of the notification (read/done)one of
read · donethreadIDstringThe ID of the notification thread
fork_repositoryFork a GitHub repository to your account or specified organization3 params
Fork a GitHub repository to your account or specified organization
Parameters* required
repostringRepository name
ownerstringRepository owner
organizationstringOrganization to fork to
get_code_scanning_alertGet details of a specific code scanning alert in a GitHub repository.3 params
Get details of a specific code scanning alert in a GitHub repository.
Parameters* required
repostringThe name of the repository.
ownerstringThe owner of the repository.
alertNumbernumberThe number of the alert.
get_commitGet details for a commit from a GitHub repository6 params
Get details for a commit from a GitHub repository
Parameters* required
shastringCommit SHA, branch name, or tag name
pagenumberPage number for pagination (min 1)
repostringRepository name
ownerstringRepository owner
perPagenumberResults per page for pagination (min 1, max 100)
include_diffbooleanWhether to include file diffs and stats in the response. Default is true.default: true
get_copilot_job_statusGet the status of a GitHub Copilot coding agent job. Use this to check if a previously submitted task has completed and to get the pull request URL once it's created. Provide the job ID (from create_pull_request_with_copilot) or pull request number (from assign_copilot_to_issu...3 params
Get the status of a GitHub Copilot coding agent job. Use this to check if a previously submitted task has completed and to get the pull request URL once it's created. Provide the job ID (from create_pull_request_with_copilot) or pull request number (from assign_copilot_to_issu...
Parameters* required
idstringJob ID or pull request number
repostringRepository name
ownerstringRepository owner
get_copilot_spaceThis tool can be used to provide additional context to the chat from a specific Copilot space. If the user mentions the keyword 'Copilot space' with the name and owner of the space, execute this tool. The response includes a table of contents (TOC) listing all documents in the...2 params
This tool can be used to provide additional context to the chat from a specific Copilot space. If the user mentions the keyword 'Copilot space' with the name and owner of the space, execute this tool. The response includes a table of contents (TOC) listing all documents in the...
Parameters* required
namestringThe name of the space
ownerstringThe owner of the space
get_dependabot_alertGet details of a specific dependabot alert in a GitHub repository.3 params
Get details of a specific dependabot alert in a GitHub repository.
Parameters* required
repostringThe name of the repository.
ownerstringThe owner of the repository.
alertNumbernumberThe number of the alert.
get_discussionGet a specific discussion by ID3 params
Get a specific discussion by ID
Parameters* required
repostringRepository name
ownerstringRepository owner
discussionNumbernumberDiscussion Number
get_discussion_commentsGet comments from a discussion5 params
Get comments from a discussion
Parameters* required
repostringRepository name
afterstringCursor for pagination. Use the endCursor from the previous page's PageInfo for GraphQL APIs.
ownerstringRepository owner
perPagenumberResults per page for pagination (min 1, max 100)
discussionNumbernumberDiscussion Number
get_file_contentsGet the contents of a file or directory from a GitHub repository5 params
Get the contents of a file or directory from a GitHub repository
Parameters* required
refstringAccepts optional git refs such as `refs/tags/{tag}`, `refs/heads/{branch}` or `refs/pull/{pr_number}/head`
shastringAccepts optional commit SHA. If specified, it will be used instead of ref
pathstringPath to file/directorydefault: /
repostringRepository name
ownerstringRepository owner (username or organization)
get_gistGet gist content of a particular gist, by gist ID1 params
Get gist content of a particular gist, by gist ID
Parameters* required
gist_idstringThe ID of the gist
get_global_security_advisoryGet a global security advisory1 params
Get a global security advisory
Parameters* required
ghsaIdstringGitHub Security Advisory ID (format: GHSA-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx).
get_job_logsGet logs for GitHub Actions workflow jobs. Use this tool to retrieve logs for a specific job or all failed jobs in a workflow run. For single job logs, provide job_id. For all failed jobs in a run, provide run_id with failed_only=true.7 params
Get logs for GitHub Actions workflow jobs. Use this tool to retrieve logs for a specific job or all failed jobs in a workflow run. For single job logs, provide job_id. For all failed jobs in a run, provide run_id with failed_only=true.
Parameters* required
repostringRepository name
ownerstringRepository owner
job_idnumberThe unique identifier of the workflow job. Required when getting logs for a single job.
run_idnumberThe unique identifier of the workflow run. Required when failed_only is true to get logs for all failed jobs in the run.
tail_linesnumberNumber of lines to return from the end of the logdefault: 500
failed_onlybooleanWhen true, gets logs for all failed jobs in the workflow run specified by run_id. Requires run_id to be provided.
return_contentbooleanReturns actual log content instead of URLs
get_labelGet a specific label from a repository.3 params
Get a specific label from a repository.
Parameters* required
namestringLabel name.
repostringRepository name
ownerstringRepository owner (username or organization name)
get_latest_releaseGet the latest release in a GitHub repository2 params
Get the latest release in a GitHub repository
Parameters* required
repostringRepository name
ownerstringRepository owner
get_meGet details of the authenticated GitHub user. Use this when a request is about the user's own profile for GitHub. Or when information is missing to build other tool calls.
Get details of the authenticated GitHub user. Use this when a request is about the user's own profile for GitHub. Or when information is missing to build other tool calls.
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
get_notification_detailsGet detailed information for a specific GitHub notification, always call this tool when the user asks for details about a specific notification, if you don't know the ID list notifications first.1 params
Get detailed information for a specific GitHub notification, always call this tool when the user asks for details about a specific notification, if you don't know the ID list notifications first.
Parameters* required
notificationIDstringThe ID of the notification
get_release_by_tagGet a specific release by its tag name in a GitHub repository3 params
Get a specific release by its tag name in a GitHub repository
Parameters* required
tagstringTag name (e.g., 'v1.0.0')
repostringRepository name
ownerstringRepository owner
get_repository_treeGet the tree structure (files and directories) of a GitHub repository at a specific ref or SHA5 params
Get the tree structure (files and directories) of a GitHub repository at a specific ref or SHA
Parameters* required
repostringRepository name
ownerstringRepository owner (username or organization)
tree_shastringThe SHA1 value or ref (branch or tag) name of the tree. Defaults to the repository's default branch
recursivebooleanSetting this parameter to true returns the objects or subtrees referenced by the tree. Default is falsedefault: false
path_filterstringOptional path prefix to filter the tree results (e.g., 'src/' to only show files in the src directory)
get_secret_scanning_alertGet details of a specific secret scanning alert in a GitHub repository.3 params
Get details of a specific secret scanning alert in a GitHub repository.
Parameters* required
repostringThe name of the repository.
ownerstringThe owner of the repository.
alertNumbernumberThe number of the alert.
get_tagGet details about a specific git tag in a GitHub repository3 params
Get details about a specific git tag in a GitHub repository
Parameters* required
tagstringTag name
repostringRepository name
ownerstringRepository owner
get_team_membersGet member usernames of a specific team in an organization. Limited to organizations accessible with current credentials2 params
Get member usernames of a specific team in an organization. Limited to organizations accessible with current credentials
Parameters* required
orgstringOrganization login (owner) that contains the team.
team_slugstringTeam slug
get_teamsGet details of the teams the user is a member of. Limited to organizations accessible with current credentials1 params
Get details of the teams the user is a member of. Limited to organizations accessible with current credentials
Parameters* required
userstringUsername to get teams for. If not provided, uses the authenticated user.
github_support_docs_searchRetrieve documentation relevant to answer GitHub product and support questions. Support topics include: GitHub Actions Workflows, Authentication, GitHub Support Inquiries, Pull Request Practices, Repository Maintenance, GitHub Pages, GitHub Packages, GitHub Discussions, Copilo...1 params
Retrieve documentation relevant to answer GitHub product and support questions. Support topics include: GitHub Actions Workflows, Authentication, GitHub Support Inquiries, Pull Request Practices, Repository Maintenance, GitHub Pages, GitHub Packages, GitHub Discussions, Copilo...
Parameters* required
querystringInput from the user about the question they need answered. This is the latest raw unedited user message. You should ALWAYS leave the user message as it is, you should never modify it.
issue_readGet information about a specific issue in a GitHub repository.6 params
Get information about a specific issue in a GitHub repository.
Parameters* required
pagenumberPage number for pagination (min 1)
repostringThe name of the repository
ownerstringThe owner of the repository
methodstringThe read operation to perform on a single issue.
Options are:
1. get - Get details of a specific issue.
2. get_comments - Get issue comments.
3. get_sub_issues - Get sub-issues of the issue.
4. get_labels - Get labels assigned to the issue.
one of
get · get_comments · get_sub_issues · get_labelsperPagenumberResults per page for pagination (min 1, max 100)
issue_numbernumberThe number of the issue
issue_writeCreate a new or update an existing issue in a GitHub repository.13 params
Create a new or update an existing issue in a GitHub repository.
Parameters* required
bodystringIssue body content
repostringRepository name
typestringType of this issue. Only use if the repository has issue types configured. Use list_issue_types tool to get valid type values for the organization. If the repository doesn't support issue types, omit this parameter.
ownerstringRepository owner
statestringNew stateone of
open · closedtitlestringIssue title
labelsarrayLabels to apply to this issue
methodstringWrite operation to perform on a single issue.
Options are:
- 'create' - creates a new issue.
- 'update' - updates an existing issue.
one of
create · updateassigneesarrayUsernames to assign to this issue
milestonenumberMilestone number
duplicate_ofnumberIssue number that this issue is a duplicate of. Only used when state_reason is 'duplicate'.
issue_numbernumberIssue number to update
state_reasonstringReason for the state change. Ignored unless state is changed.one of
completed · not_planned · duplicatelabel_writePerform write operations on repository labels. To set labels on issues, use the 'update_issue' tool.7 params
Perform write operations on repository labels. To set labels on issues, use the 'update_issue' tool.
Parameters* required
namestringLabel name - required for all operations
repostringRepository name
colorstringLabel color as 6-character hex code without '#' prefix (e.g., 'f29513'). Required for 'create', optional for 'update'.
ownerstringRepository owner (username or organization name)
methodstringOperation to perform: 'create', 'update', or 'delete'one of
create · update · deletenew_namestringNew name for the label (used only with 'update' method to rename)
descriptionstringLabel description text. Optional for 'create' and 'update'.
list_branchesList branches in a GitHub repository4 params
List branches in a GitHub repository
Parameters* required
pagenumberPage number for pagination (min 1)
repostringRepository name
ownerstringRepository owner
perPagenumberResults per page for pagination (min 1, max 100)
list_code_scanning_alertsList code scanning alerts in a GitHub repository.6 params
List code scanning alerts in a GitHub repository.
Parameters* required
refstringThe Git reference for the results you want to list.
repostringThe name of the repository.
ownerstringThe owner of the repository.
statestringFilter code scanning alerts by state. Defaults to openone of
open · closed · dismissed · fixeddefault: openseveritystringFilter code scanning alerts by severityone of
critical · high · medium · low · warning · notetool_namestringThe name of the tool used for code scanning.
list_commitsGet list of commits of a branch in a GitHub repository. Returns at least 30 results per page by default, but can return more if specified using the perPage parameter (up to 100).6 params
Get list of commits of a branch in a GitHub repository. Returns at least 30 results per page by default, but can return more if specified using the perPage parameter (up to 100).
Parameters* required
shastringCommit SHA, branch or tag name to list commits of. If not provided, uses the default branch of the repository. If a commit SHA is provided, will list commits up to that SHA.
pagenumberPage number for pagination (min 1)
repostringRepository name
ownerstringRepository owner
authorstringAuthor username or email address to filter commits by
perPagenumberResults per page for pagination (min 1, max 100)
list_copilot_spacesRetrieves the list of Copilot Spaces accessible to the user, including their names and owners.
Retrieves the list of Copilot Spaces accessible to the user, including their names and owners.
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
list_dependabot_alertsList dependabot alerts in a GitHub repository.4 params
List dependabot alerts in a GitHub repository.
Parameters* required
repostringThe name of the repository.
ownerstringThe owner of the repository.
statestringFilter dependabot alerts by state. Defaults to openone of
open · fixed · dismissed · auto_dismisseddefault: openseveritystringFilter dependabot alerts by severityone of
low · medium · high · criticallist_discussion_categoriesList discussion categories with their id and name, for a repository or organisation.2 params
List discussion categories with their id and name, for a repository or organisation.
Parameters* required
repostringRepository name. If not provided, discussion categories will be queried at the organisation level.
ownerstringRepository owner
list_discussionsList discussions for a repository or organisation.7 params
List discussions for a repository or organisation.
Parameters* required
repostringRepository name. If not provided, discussions will be queried at the organisation level.
afterstringCursor for pagination. Use the endCursor from the previous page's PageInfo for GraphQL APIs.
ownerstringRepository owner
orderBystringOrder discussions by field. If provided, the 'direction' also needs to be provided.one of
CREATED_AT · UPDATED_ATperPagenumberResults per page for pagination (min 1, max 100)
categorystringOptional filter by discussion category ID. If provided, only discussions with this category are listed.
directionstringOrder direction.one of
ASC · DESClist_gistsList gists for a user4 params
List gists for a user
Parameters* required
pagenumberPage number for pagination (min 1)
sincestringOnly gists updated after this time (ISO 8601 timestamp)
perPagenumberResults per page for pagination (min 1, max 100)
usernamestringGitHub username (omit for authenticated user's gists)
list_global_security_advisoriesList global security advisories from GitHub.11 params
List global security advisories from GitHub.
Parameters* required
cwesarrayFilter by Common Weakness Enumeration IDs (e.g. ["79", "284", "22"]).
typestringAdvisory type.one of
reviewed · malware · unrevieweddefault: reviewedcveIdstringFilter by CVE ID.
ghsaIdstringFilter by GitHub Security Advisory ID (format: GHSA-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx).
affectsstringFilter advisories by affected package or version (e.g. "package1,package2@1.0.0").
updatedstringFilter by update date or date range (ISO 8601 date or range).
modifiedstringFilter by publish or update date or date range (ISO 8601 date or range).
severitystringFilter by severity.one of
unknown · low · medium · high · criticalecosystemstringFilter by package ecosystem.one of
actions · composer · erlang · go · maven · npmpublishedstringFilter by publish date or date range (ISO 8601 date or range).
isWithdrawnbooleanWhether to only return withdrawn advisories.
list_issue_typesList supported issue types for repository owner (organization).1 params
List supported issue types for repository owner (organization).
Parameters* required
ownerstringThe organization owner of the repository
list_issuesList issues in a GitHub repository. For pagination, use the 'endCursor' from the previous response's 'pageInfo' in the 'after' parameter.9 params
List issues in a GitHub repository. For pagination, use the 'endCursor' from the previous response's 'pageInfo' in the 'after' parameter.
Parameters* required
repostringRepository name
afterstringCursor for pagination. Use the endCursor from the previous page's PageInfo for GraphQL APIs.
ownerstringRepository owner
sincestringFilter by date (ISO 8601 timestamp)
statestringFilter by state, by default both open and closed issues are returned when not providedone of
OPEN · CLOSEDlabelsarrayFilter by labels
orderBystringOrder issues by field. If provided, the 'direction' also needs to be provided.one of
CREATED_AT · UPDATED_AT · COMMENTSperPagenumberResults per page for pagination (min 1, max 100)
directionstringOrder direction. If provided, the 'orderBy' also needs to be provided.one of
ASC · DESClist_labelList labels from a repository2 params
List labels from a repository
Parameters* required
repostringRepository name - required for all operations
ownerstringRepository owner (username or organization name) - required for all operations
list_notificationsLists all GitHub notifications for the authenticated user, including unread notifications, mentions, review requests, assignments, and updates on issues or pull requests. Use this tool whenever the user asks what to work on next, requests a summary of their GitHub activity, wa...7 params
Lists all GitHub notifications for the authenticated user, including unread notifications, mentions, review requests, assignments, and updates on issues or pull requests. Use this tool whenever the user asks what to work on next, requests a summary of their GitHub activity, wa...
Parameters* required
pagenumberPage number for pagination (min 1)
repostringOptional repository name. If provided with owner, only notifications for this repository are listed.
ownerstringOptional repository owner. If provided with repo, only notifications for this repository are listed.
sincestringOnly show notifications updated after the given time (ISO 8601 format)
beforestringOnly show notifications updated before the given time (ISO 8601 format)
filterstringFilter notifications to, use default unless specified. Read notifications are ones that have already been acknowledged by the user. Participating notifications are those that the user is directly involved in, such as issues or pull requests they have commented on or created.one of
default · include_read_notifications · only_participatingperPagenumberResults per page for pagination (min 1, max 100)
list_org_repository_security_advisoriesList repository security advisories for a GitHub organization.4 params
List repository security advisories for a GitHub organization.
Parameters* required
orgstringThe organization login.
sortstringSort field.one of
created · updated · publishedstatestringFilter by advisory state.one of
triage · draft · published · closeddirectionstringSort direction.one of
asc · desclist_pull_requestsList pull requests in a GitHub repository. If the user specifies an author, then DO NOT use this tool and use the search_pull_requests tool instead.9 params
List pull requests in a GitHub repository. If the user specifies an author, then DO NOT use this tool and use the search_pull_requests tool instead.
Parameters* required
basestringFilter by base branch
headstringFilter by head user/org and branch
pagenumberPage number for pagination (min 1)
repostringRepository name
sortstringSort byone of
created · updated · popularity · long-runningownerstringRepository owner
statestringFilter by stateone of
open · closed · allperPagenumberResults per page for pagination (min 1, max 100)
directionstringSort directionone of
asc · desclist_releasesList releases in a GitHub repository4 params
List releases in a GitHub repository
Parameters* required
pagenumberPage number for pagination (min 1)
repostringRepository name
ownerstringRepository owner
perPagenumberResults per page for pagination (min 1, max 100)
list_repository_security_advisoriesList repository security advisories for a GitHub repository.5 params
List repository security advisories for a GitHub repository.
Parameters* required
repostringThe name of the repository.
sortstringSort field.one of
created · updated · publishedownerstringThe owner of the repository.
statestringFilter by advisory state.one of
triage · draft · published · closeddirectionstringSort direction.one of
asc · desclist_secret_scanning_alertsList secret scanning alerts in a GitHub repository.5 params
List secret scanning alerts in a GitHub repository.
Parameters* required
repostringThe name of the repository.
ownerstringThe owner of the repository.
statestringFilter by stateone of
open · resolvedresolutionstringFilter by resolutionone of
false_positive · wont_fix · revoked · pattern_edited · pattern_deleted · used_in_testssecret_typestringA comma-separated list of secret types to return. All default secret patterns are returned. To return generic patterns, pass the token name(s) in the parameter.
list_starred_repositoriesList starred repositories5 params
List starred repositories
Parameters* required
pagenumberPage number for pagination (min 1)
sortstringHow to sort the results. Can be either 'created' (when the repository was starred) or 'updated' (when the repository was last pushed to).one of
created · updatedperPagenumberResults per page for pagination (min 1, max 100)
usernamestringUsername to list starred repositories for. Defaults to the authenticated user.
directionstringThe direction to sort the results by.one of
asc · desclist_tagsList git tags in a GitHub repository4 params
List git tags in a GitHub repository
Parameters* required
pagenumberPage number for pagination (min 1)
repostringRepository name
ownerstringRepository owner
perPagenumberResults per page for pagination (min 1, max 100)
manage_notification_subscriptionManage a notification subscription: ignore, watch, or delete a notification thread subscription.2 params
Manage a notification subscription: ignore, watch, or delete a notification thread subscription.
Parameters* required
actionstringAction to perform: ignore, watch, or delete the notification subscription.one of
ignore · watch · deletenotificationIDstringThe ID of the notification thread.
manage_repository_notification_subscriptionManage a repository notification subscription: ignore, watch, or delete repository notifications subscription for the provided repository.3 params
Manage a repository notification subscription: ignore, watch, or delete repository notifications subscription for the provided repository.
Parameters* required
repostringThe name of the repository.
ownerstringThe account owner of the repository.
actionstringAction to perform: ignore, watch, or delete the repository notification subscription.one of
ignore · watch · deletemark_all_notifications_readMark all notifications as read3 params
Mark all notifications as read
Parameters* required
repostringOptional repository name. If provided with owner, only notifications for this repository are marked as read.
ownerstringOptional repository owner. If provided with repo, only notifications for this repository are marked as read.
lastReadAtstringDescribes the last point that notifications were checked (optional). Default: Now
merge_pull_requestMerge a pull request in a GitHub repository.6 params
Merge a pull request in a GitHub repository.
Parameters* required
repostringRepository name
ownerstringRepository owner
pullNumbernumberPull request number
commit_titlestringTitle for merge commit
merge_methodstringMerge methodone of
merge · squash · rebasecommit_messagestringExtra detail for merge commit
projects_getGet details about specific GitHub Projects resources. Use this tool to get details about individual projects, project fields, and project items by their unique IDs.8 params
Get details about specific GitHub Projects resources. Use this tool to get details about individual projects, project fields, and project items by their unique IDs.
Parameters* required
ownerstringThe owner (user or organization login). The name is not case sensitive.
fieldsarraySpecific list of field IDs to include in the response when getting a project item (e.g. ["102589", "985201", "169875"]). If not provided, only the title field is included. Only used for 'get_project_item' method.
methodstringThe method to executeone of
get_project · get_project_field · get_project_item · get_project_status_updateitem_idnumberThe item's ID. Required for 'get_project_item' method.
field_idnumberThe field's ID. Required for 'get_project_field' method.
owner_typestringOwner type (user or org). If not provided, will be automatically detected.one of
user · orgproject_numbernumberThe project's number.
status_update_idstringThe node ID of the project status update. Required for 'get_project_status_update' method.
projects_listTools for listing GitHub Projects resources. Use this tool to list projects for a user or organization, or list project fields and items for a specific project.9 params
Tools for listing GitHub Projects resources. Use this tool to list projects for a user or organization, or list project fields and items for a specific project.
Parameters* required
afterstringForward pagination cursor from previous pageInfo.nextCursor.
ownerstringThe owner (user or organization login). The name is not case sensitive.
querystringFilter/query string. For list_projects: filter by title text and state (e.g. "roadmap is:open"). For list_project_items: advanced filtering using GitHub's project filtering syntax.
beforestringBackward pagination cursor from previous pageInfo.prevCursor (rare).
fieldsarrayField IDs to include when listing project items (e.g. ["102589", "985201"]). CRITICAL: Always provide to get field values. Without this, only titles returned. Only used for 'list_project_items' method.
methodstringThe action to performone of
list_projects · list_project_fields · list_project_items · list_project_status_updatesper_pagenumberResults per page (max 50)
owner_typestringOwner type (user or org). If not provided, will automatically try both.one of
user · orgproject_numbernumberThe project's number. Required for 'list_project_fields', 'list_project_items', and 'list_project_status_updates' methods.
projects_writeAdd, update, or delete project items, or create status updates in a GitHub Project.15 params
Add, update, or delete project items, or create status updates in a GitHub Project.
Parameters* required
bodystringThe body of the status update (markdown). Used for 'create_project_status_update' method.
ownerstringThe project owner (user or organization login). The name is not case sensitive.
methodstringThe method to executeone of
add_project_item · update_project_item · delete_project_item · create_project_status_updatestatusstringThe status of the project. Used for 'create_project_status_update' method.one of
INACTIVE · ON_TRACK · AT_RISK · OFF_TRACK · COMPLETEitem_idnumberThe project item ID. Required for 'update_project_item' and 'delete_project_item' methods.
item_repostringThe name of the repository containing the issue or pull request. Required for 'add_project_item' method.
item_typestringThe item's type, either issue or pull_request. Required for 'add_project_item' method.one of
issue · pull_requestitem_ownerstringThe owner (user or organization) of the repository containing the issue or pull request. Required for 'add_project_item' method.
owner_typestringOwner type (user or org). If not provided, will be automatically detected.one of
user · orgstart_datestringThe start date of the status update in YYYY-MM-DD format. Used for 'create_project_status_update' method.
target_datestringThe target date of the status update in YYYY-MM-DD format. Used for 'create_project_status_update' method.
issue_numbernumberThe issue number (use when item_type is 'issue' for 'add_project_item' method). Provide either issue_number or pull_request_number.
updated_fieldobjectObject consisting of the ID of the project field to update and the new value for the field. To clear the field, set value to null. Example: {"id": 123456, "value": "New Value"}. Required for 'update_project_item' method.
project_numbernumberThe project's number.
pull_request_numbernumberThe pull request number (use when item_type is 'pull_request' for 'add_project_item' method). Provide either issue_number or pull_request_number.
pull_request_readGet information on a specific pull request in GitHub repository.6 params
Get information on a specific pull request in GitHub repository.
Parameters* required
pagenumberPage number for pagination (min 1)
repostringRepository name
ownerstringRepository owner
methodstringAction to specify what pull request data needs to be retrieved from GitHub.
Possible options:
1. get - Get details of a specific pull request.
2. get_diff - Get the diff of a pull request.
3. get_status - Get combined commit status of a head commit in a pull request.
4. get_files - Get the list of files changed in a pull request. Use with pagination parameters to control the number of results returned.
5. get_review_comments - Get review threads on a pull request. Each thread contains logically grouped review comments made on the same code location during pull request reviews. Returns threads with metadata (isResolved, isOutdated, isCollapsed) and their associated comments. Use cursor-based pagination (perPage, after) to control results.
6. get_reviews - Get the reviews on a pull request. When asked for review comments, use get_review_comments method.
7. get_comments - Get comments on a pull request. Use this if user doesn't specifically want review comments. Use with pagination parameters to control the number of results returned.
8. get_check_runs - Get check runs for the head commit of a pull request. Check runs are the individual CI/CD jobs and checks that run on the PR.
one of
get · get_diff · get_status · get_files · get_review_comments · get_reviewsperPagenumberResults per page for pagination (min 1, max 100)
pullNumbernumberPull request number
pull_request_review_writeCreate and/or submit, delete review of a pull request. Available methods: - create: Create a new review of a pull request. If "event" parameter is provided, the review is submitted. If "event" is omitted, a pending review is created. - submit_pending: Submit an existing pendin...7 params
Create and/or submit, delete review of a pull request. Available methods: - create: Create a new review of a pull request. If "event" parameter is provided, the review is submitted. If "event" is omitted, a pending review is created. - submit_pending: Submit an existing pendin...
Parameters* required
bodystringReview comment text
repostringRepository name
eventstringReview action to perform.one of
APPROVE · REQUEST_CHANGES · COMMENTownerstringRepository owner
methodstringThe write operation to perform on pull request review.one of
create · submit_pending · delete_pendingcommitIDstringSHA of commit to review
pullNumbernumberPull request number
push_filesPush multiple files to a GitHub repository in a single commit5 params
Push multiple files to a GitHub repository in a single commit
Parameters* required
repostringRepository name
filesarrayArray of file objects to push, each object with path (string) and content (string)
ownerstringRepository owner
branchstringBranch to push to
messagestringCommit message
request_copilot_reviewRequest a GitHub Copilot code review for a pull request. Use this for automated feedback on pull requests, usually before requesting a human reviewer.3 params
Request a GitHub Copilot code review for a pull request. Use this for automated feedback on pull requests, usually before requesting a human reviewer.
Parameters* required
repostringRepository name
ownerstringRepository owner
pullNumbernumberPull request number
run_secret_scanningScan files, content, or recent changes for secrets such as API keys, passwords, tokens, and credentials. This tool is intended for targeted scans of specific files, snippets, or diffs provided directly as content. It accepts file contents or diffs and returns detected secrets...3 params
Scan files, content, or recent changes for secrets such as API keys, passwords, tokens, and credentials. This tool is intended for targeted scans of specific files, snippets, or diffs provided directly as content. It accepts file contents or diffs and returns detected secrets...
Parameters* required
repostringRepository name
filesarrayArray of file contents, snippets, or diff hunks to scan for secrets. These must be raw contents, not repository file paths.
ownerstringRepository owner
search_codeFast and precise code search across ALL GitHub repositories using GitHub's native search engine. Best for finding exact symbols, functions, classes, or specific code patterns.5 params
Fast and precise code search across ALL GitHub repositories using GitHub's native search engine. Best for finding exact symbols, functions, classes, or specific code patterns.
Parameters* required
pagenumberPage number for pagination (min 1)
sortstringSort field ('indexed' only)
orderstringSort order for resultsone of
asc · descquerystringSearch query using GitHub's powerful code search syntax. Examples: 'content:Skill language:Java org:github', 'NOT is:archived language:Python OR language:go', 'repo:github/github-mcp-server'. Supports exact matching, language filters, path filters, and more.
perPagenumberResults per page for pagination (min 1, max 100)
search_issuesSearch for issues in GitHub repositories using issues search syntax already scoped to is:issue7 params
Search for issues in GitHub repositories using issues search syntax already scoped to is:issue
Parameters* required
pagenumberPage number for pagination (min 1)
repostringOptional repository name. If provided with owner, only issues for this repository are listed.
sortstringSort field by number of matches of categories, defaults to best matchone of
comments · reactions · reactions-+1 · reactions--1 · reactions-smile · reactions-thinking_faceorderstringSort orderone of
asc · descownerstringOptional repository owner. If provided with repo, only issues for this repository are listed.
querystringSearch query using GitHub issues search syntax
perPagenumberResults per page for pagination (min 1, max 100)
search_orgsFind GitHub organizations by name, location, or other organization metadata. Ideal for discovering companies, open source foundations, or teams.5 params
Find GitHub organizations by name, location, or other organization metadata. Ideal for discovering companies, open source foundations, or teams.
Parameters* required
pagenumberPage number for pagination (min 1)
sortstringSort field by categoryone of
followers · repositories · joinedorderstringSort orderone of
asc · descquerystringOrganization search query. Examples: 'microsoft', 'location:california', 'created:>=2025-01-01'. Search is automatically scoped to type:org.
perPagenumberResults per page for pagination (min 1, max 100)
search_pull_requestsSearch for pull requests in GitHub repositories using issues search syntax already scoped to is:pr7 params
Search for pull requests in GitHub repositories using issues search syntax already scoped to is:pr
Parameters* required
pagenumberPage number for pagination (min 1)
repostringOptional repository name. If provided with owner, only pull requests for this repository are listed.
sortstringSort field by number of matches of categories, defaults to best matchone of
comments · reactions · reactions-+1 · reactions--1 · reactions-smile · reactions-thinking_faceorderstringSort orderone of
asc · descownerstringOptional repository owner. If provided with repo, only pull requests for this repository are listed.
querystringSearch query using GitHub pull request search syntax
perPagenumberResults per page for pagination (min 1, max 100)
search_repositoriesFind GitHub repositories by name, description, readme, topics, or other metadata. Perfect for discovering projects, finding examples, or locating specific repositories across GitHub.6 params
Find GitHub repositories by name, description, readme, topics, or other metadata. Perfect for discovering projects, finding examples, or locating specific repositories across GitHub.
Parameters* required
pagenumberPage number for pagination (min 1)
sortstringSort repositories by field, defaults to best matchone of
stars · forks · help-wanted-issues · updatedorderstringSort orderone of
asc · descquerystringRepository search query. Examples: 'machine learning in:name stars:>1000 language:python', 'topic:react', 'user:facebook'. Supports advanced search syntax for precise filtering.
perPagenumberResults per page for pagination (min 1, max 100)
minimal_outputbooleanReturn minimal repository information (default: true). When false, returns full GitHub API repository objects.default: true
search_usersFind GitHub users by username, real name, or other profile information. Useful for locating developers, contributors, or team members.5 params
Find GitHub users by username, real name, or other profile information. Useful for locating developers, contributors, or team members.
Parameters* required
pagenumberPage number for pagination (min 1)
sortstringSort users by number of followers or repositories, or when the person joined GitHub.one of
followers · repositories · joinedorderstringSort orderone of
asc · descquerystringUser search query. Examples: 'john smith', 'location:seattle', 'followers:>100'. Search is automatically scoped to type:user.
perPagenumberResults per page for pagination (min 1, max 100)
star_repositoryStar a GitHub repository2 params
Star a GitHub repository
Parameters* required
repostringRepository name
ownerstringRepository owner
github-mcp
Self-hosted GitHub MCP server. Personal-access-token auth, stdio transport, transport-agnostic so it works with Claude Code (any account), Codex CLI, Cursor, or any MCP-compliant client. No claude.ai OAuth dependency.
Written in Python on top of FastMCP. Slots into the same install pattern as other community Python MCP servers.
Why this exists
The official github/github-mcp-server (Go, 60+ tools) is excellent if you want a kitchen-sink server tied to a single agent platform's auth flow. This one is scoped for operators who:
- Switch between multiple Claude accounts, Codex CLI, Cursor, or other MCP clients and want the same GitHub auth across all of them.
- Prefer a small, audited tool surface scoped to PR + repo file + Dependabot operations.
- Want a Python install that lives alongside their other MCP servers.
If neither applies, run github/github-mcp-server instead — that's the right call.
Tool surface (v0.1.0)
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
health_check | Verify the PAT is valid + report rate-limit headroom. First call when wiring up. |
list_prs | List pull requests with state filter. |
get_pr | Single PR with check-run status + mergeable state. |
merge_pr | Squash/merge/rebase with optional branch delete. |
list_dependabot_alerts | Alert sweep with severity-grouped counts. |
get_file | Read a file via the Contents API. |
put_file | Create or update a file via the Contents API (idempotent with SHA). |
Future versions expand: workflows, releases, issues, rulesets, secret-scan alerts, branch protection, repo settings.
Secret hygiene (read this first)
v0.1.1+ reads the PAT from macOS Keychain by default. Env-var fallback is still supported for non-macOS / CI, but the Keychain path is the recommended setup because the secret never enters argv or process env — safe from ps aux, pgrep -fl, lsof, /proc/<pid>/environ, panic dumps, CI logs, debuggers, or any LLM agent running an introspection command.
# One-time setup (macOS):
security add-generic-password -s github-mcp -a "$USER" -w "<your-fine-grained-PAT>"
# Update later (e.g. after rotation):
security delete-generic-password -s github-mcp -a "$USER" 2>/dev/null
security add-generic-password -s github-mcp -a "$USER" -w "<new-PAT>"
Do NOT install with an inline --env:
# BAD — bakes the PAT into ~/.claude.json + every Claude child spawn's --mcp-config argv.
# Any pgrep / ps aux dumps it.
claude mcp add github --scope user --env GITHUB_TOKEN=github_pat_... -- <command>
# GOOD — no --env block. The server reads from Keychain at call time.
claude mcp add github --scope user -- <command>
PR/incident lineage: this hygiene path was added 2026-05-19 after a pgrep -fl chrome-devtools-mcp dumped a PAT-bearing claude process into a session transcript. See adelaidasofia/github-mcp Keychain migration (TODO: link PR once merged).
For non-macOS environments, fall back to env:
export GITHUB_TOKEN=<your-PAT> # set in shell rc, NOT in argv
Minimum scopes for the v0.1 tool surface: Contents R/W, Pull requests R/W, Dependabot R.
Install
Open Claude Code, paste:
/plugin marketplace add adelaidasofia/github-mcp
/plugin install github-mcp@github-mcp
Legacy install
git clone https://github.com/adelaidasofia/github-mcp ~/.claude/github-mcp
cd ~/.claude/github-mcp
uv tool install --editable .
Or as a one-off without persistent install:
cd ~/.claude/github-mcp
uv run github-mcp
Auth
The server reads the GitHub PAT from environment, in this precedence:
GITHUB_TOKENGH_TOKEN
Fine-grained tokens recommended.
Scope matrix
| Permission | Access | Unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| Metadata | Read | Baseline (auto-required when any other repo permission is set) |
| Contents | Read and write | get_file, put_file |
| Pull requests | Read and write | list_prs, get_pr, merge_pr |
| Dependabot alerts | Read | list_dependabot_alerts |
| Administration | Read and write | Future: rulesets, branch protection, allow_auto_merge toggle |
| Workflows | Read and write | Future: read/update .github/workflows/*.yml |
| Actions | Read and write | Future: trigger and inspect workflow runs |
| Secret scanning alerts | Read | Future: fleet-wide secret-scan sweep |
| Code scanning alerts | Read | Future: CodeQL fleet sweep |
v0.1 floor: Metadata + Contents (R/W) + Pull requests (R/W) + Dependabot alerts (R) is enough to use every tool in this release.
Future-proof: granting the full table now means new MCP tools can ship without rotating the PAT. Equivalent to checking "all repository permissions" in the fine-grained PAT UI. Trade-off: broader blast radius if the token leaks. Reasonable for a personal-dev token on an encrypted laptop with FileVault; reconsider for shared or production deployments.
The MCP introspects scopes via health_check — call it after wiring up to confirm what your token actually has.
Optional: GITHUB_API_BASE for GitHub Enterprise Server. Defaults to https://api.github.com.
Wire into an MCP client
Claude Code
Add to ~/.claude/.mcp.json (or any .mcp.json in the project root):
{
"mcpServers": {
"github": {
"command": "uv",
"args": ["run", "--project", "/Users/<you>/.claude/github-mcp", "github-mcp"],
"env": {
"GITHUB_TOKEN": "${GITHUB_TOKEN}"
}
}
}
}
Codex CLI
Add to ~/.codex/config.toml:
[mcp_servers.github]
command = "uv"
args = ["run", "--project", "/Users/<you>/.claude/github-mcp", "github-mcp"]
[mcp_servers.github.env]
GITHUB_TOKEN = "${GITHUB_TOKEN}"
Cursor
~/.cursor/mcp.json follows the Claude Code shape. Same env block.
Any other MCP-compliant client
Configure it to spawn the github-mcp command and pipe stdio. The server speaks standard MCP over stdio.
Verify
GITHUB_TOKEN=ghp_yourpat uv run github-mcp
The server will wait on stdin for MCP traffic. In another shell, exercise health_check via your client.
Test
uv pip install -e ".[dev]"
uv run pytest tests/ -v
Telemetry
This plugin sends a single anonymous install signal to myceliumai.co the first time it loads in a Claude Code session on a given machine.
What is sent:
- Plugin name (e.g.
slack-mcp) - Plugin version (e.g.
0.1.0)
What is NOT sent:
- No user identifiers, names, emails, tokens, or API keys
- No file paths, message content, or anything from your work
- No IP address is stored after dedup processing
Why: Helps the maintainer know which plugins people actually install, so attention goes to the ones that get used.
Opt out: Set the environment variable MYCELIUM_NO_PING=1 before launching Claude Code. The hook will skip the network call entirely. Already-pinged installs leave a sentinel at ~/.mycelium/onboarded-<plugin> — delete it if you want to reset state.
License
MIT.
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GITHUB_TOKEN*secretClassic or fine-grained PAT with repo + workflow scopes
Categories
Registryactive
Packagehttps://github.com/adelaidasofia/github-mcp/releases/download/v0.1.0/github-mcp.mcpb
TransportSTDIO
AuthRequired
UpdatedMay 20, 2026
