GitHub Explorer MCP

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About GitHub Explorer MCP

A TypeScript implementation of an MCP server that provides GitHub repository information including file content, directory structure, and other metadata for MCP clients.

#github #mcp #repository-explorer

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-explorer-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "build",
        "-t",
        "github-explorer-mcp",
        "."
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is GitHub Explorer MCP?

GitHub Explorer MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides GitHub repository information—including file content, directory structure, and other metadata—for MCP clients such as Claude Desktop and Cursor. It is built for developers who need to query GitHub repositories programmatically through AI assistants.

How to use GitHub Explorer MCP?

Install the npm package globally, then run github-explorer-mcp (stdio mode) or github-explorer-mcp-sse (HTTP/SSE mode). Configure MCP clients (e.g., Claude Desktop, Cursor) by adding a JSON entry pointing to the npx command. Alternatively, build and run from source or use Docker.

Key features of GitHub Explorer MCP

Retrieve comprehensive repository summaries (stars, forks, description, last updated)
View directory structure as an ASCII tree visualization
Access content of specific files in a repository
Clone repositories locally for faster processing
Cache repository data to reduce API calls
Output data in text or structured JSON format
Provide progress notifications for long-running operations
Basic web status page when running in HTTP mode

Use cases of GitHub Explorer MCP

An AI assistant fetching repository metadata to answer user questions about a project
Examining a repository’s file structure before writing code contributions
Reading key files (README, configuration) from multiple repositories in a single session
Automating repository analysis workflows within MCP-compatible IDEs

FAQ from GitHub Explorer MCP

What runtime does GitHub Explorer MCP require?

It requires Node.js 18 or newer because it uses modern Web APIs like ReadableStream.

Can I use HTTP mode instead of stdio?

Yes; run github-explorer-mcp-sse to start the server in HTTP/SSE mode, which also provides a basic web status page.

How does the caching system work?

The server efficiently caches repository data to reduce the number of GitHub API calls made during repeated queries.

Are there any planned tools not yet available?

Yes; git_search and git_diff are listed as "Coming Soon" but are not yet implemented.

How do I contribute to GitHub Explorer MCP?

Contributions are welcome via Pull Requests on the project’s repository (licensed under MIT).

Frequently asked questions

What runtime does GitHub Explorer MCP require?

It requires Node.js 18 or newer because it uses modern Web APIs like ReadableStream.

Can I use HTTP mode instead of stdio?

Yes; run `github-explorer-mcp-sse` to start the server in HTTP/SSE mode, which also provides a basic web status page.

How does the caching system work?

The server efficiently caches repository data to reduce the number of GitHub API calls made during repeated queries.

Are there any planned tools not yet available?

Yes; `git_search` and `git_diff` are listed as "Coming Soon" but are not yet implemented.

How do I contribute to GitHub Explorer MCP?

Contributions are welcome via Pull Requests on the project’s repository (licensed under MIT).

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