[Discovery] github-mcp-server - GitHub API Integration

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Project Association

This issue tracks the github MCP server in the core profile.

Server Details

• Name: github
• Source: https://github.com/github/github-mcp-server
• Docker Hub: ghcr.io/github/github-mcp-server
• Category: git
• Language: Go

Transport Status

• Current: stdio only (upstream)
• Implementation: HTTP-wrapped via supergateway
• Docker Image: github-mcp:http (custom build)

Tools Provided

• search_repositories: Find repositories by name/description
• search_code: Search code across repositories
• search_issues: Search issues and PRs
• search_users: Find GitHub users
• get_file_contents: Read file/directory contents
• create_or_update_file: Create or update a file
• push_files: Push multiple files in a single commit
• create_repository: Create a new repository
• fork_repository: Fork a repository
• create_branch: Create a new branch
• list_commits: List commits in a repository
• create_pull_request: Create a new PR
• list_pull_requests: List PRs in a repository
• merge_pull_request: Merge a PR
• get_pull_request_diff: Get PR diff
• create_issue: Create a new issue
• list_issues: List issues in a repository
• update_issue: Update an existing issue
• add_issue_comment: Add comment to an issue

Docker Status

• Official image: ghcr.io/github/github-mcp-server
• Custom wrapper: github.dockerfile
• HADOLint: Not checked

Notes

• Official GitHub server, well-maintained
• Comprehensive GitHub API coverage
• Requires GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN

Tracking

• Document all tools comprehensively
• HADOLint compliance check
• Monitor upstream for native HTTP support