GitHub Issue MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install GitHub Issue in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add github-issue -e GITHUB_TOKEN=... -e GITHUB_OWNER=... -e GITHUB_REPO=... -e GEMINI_API_KEY=... -- npx -y github-issue-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-issue": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "github-issue-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_TOKEN": "...",
        "GITHUB_OWNER": "...",
        "GITHUB_REPO": "...",
        "GEMINI_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the GitHub Issue MCP server do?

AI-powered MCP server for generating GitHub issues and detecting semantic duplicates.

Is the GitHub Issue MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does GitHub Issue run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add GitHub Issue to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add github-issue -e GITHUB_TOKEN=... -e GITHUB_OWNER=... -e GITHUB_REPO=... -e GEMINI_API_KEY=... -- npx -y github-issue-mcp

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