Setting up the GitHub MCP Server

The GitHub MCP server is available to all GitHub users regardless of plan type. However, specific tools within the MCP server inherit the same access requirements as their corresponding GitHub features. If a feature requires a paid GitHub or Copilot license, the equivalent MCP tool will require the same subscription. For example, tools that interact with Copilot Cloud Agent require a paid Copilot license.

For the latest information and updates, see the GitHub MCP server repository.

If you are using GitHub Enterprise Server or GitHub Enterprise Cloud with data residency, additional configuration is required. For more information, see Configuring the GitHub MCP Server for GitHub Enterprise.