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A repository demonstrating GitHub MCP server configuration in VS Code
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- Demonstrates GitHub MCP server configuration in VS Code
- Offers Docker-based and Copilot-based setup options
- Enables natural language GitHub repository creation
- Includes example commands for creating, forking, and initializing repos
- Shows integration with GitHub Copilot chat panel
Setting up with Highlight
This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:
- Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
- Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
-
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name
GlubGlubCommand (node, npx, python, etc.)Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
- Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches
From the repository
Clone the repository and follow the provided setup instructions. There are two approaches: a Docker-based MCP integration (requires Docker and a GitHub Personal Access Token) or using Copilot Advanced Settings (requires GitHub Copilot). After configuration, open the Copilot chat panel in VS Code and type natural language commands such as “Create a new GitHub repository named MyProject” to perform GitHub operations.
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Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"glubglub": {
"github": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"-e",
"GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN",
"ghcr.io/github/github-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": ""
}
}
}
}
}McpServers
{
"github": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"-e",
"GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN",
"ghcr.io/github/github-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": ""
}
}
}GlubGlub
A repository demonstrating GitHub MCP server configuration in VS Code.
Creating GitHub Repositories via GitHub MCP Server in VS Code
This repository demonstrates how to create and manage GitHub repositories using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server configured within Visual Studio Code.
What is MCP?
Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a standardized communication protocol that allows large language models (LLMs) to interact with external services and tools. In the context of VS Code, it enables GitHub Copilot and other AI tools to perform actions on your behalf, such as creating repositories.
Setting Up GitHub MCP Server in VS Code
There are two main approaches to configuring GitHub MCP server in VS Code:
Option 1: Using Docker (Recommended)
1. Install the GitHub extension for VS Code
- Open VS Code
- Go to the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X on Mac)
- Search for "GitHub"
- Install the official GitHub extension
2. Sign in to GitHub in VS Code
- Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P on Mac)
- Type "GitHub: Sign In" and select it
- Follow the authentication flow to connect your GitHub account
3. Configure Docker-based MCP Integration
- Ensure Docker is installed on your system
- Generate a GitHub Personal Access Token with necessary permissions
- In settings.json, add or modify:
"mcp": {
"servers": {
"github": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"-e",
"GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN",
"ghcr.io/github/github-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_personal_access_token"
}
}
}
}
Option 2: Using Copilot Advanced Settings
1. Install GitHub Copilot
- Open VS Code
- Go to the Extensions view
- Search for "GitHub Copilot"
- Install and configure GitHub Copilot
2. Enable MCP Support
- In settings.json, add or modify:
"github.copilot.advanced": {
"enableMCPSupport": true
}
Creating a New Repository using MCP
With the MCP server correctly configured, you can use natural language to ask GitHub Copilot to create repositories:
1. Open the GitHub Copilot chat panel in VS Code
2. Type a command like "Create a new GitHub repository named MyProject"
3. Copilot will use MCP to interface with GitHub's API and create the repository
4. You can specify additional details like description, visibility, and whether to initialize with README
Benefits of Using MCP for GitHub Operations
- Streamlined Workflow: Create repositories without leaving your development environment
- Natural Language Interface: No need to remember specific commands or navigate GitHub web UI
- Integration with Other Tools: MCP can be extended to perform other GitHub operations like creating issues, PRs, etc.
Example Commands
- "Create a new private GitHub repo named secret-project with a Python .gitignore"
- "Create a public JavaScript repository with README and MIT license"
- "Fork repository xyz/awesome-project to my account"
How This Repository Was Created
This very repository (GlubGlub) was created using GitHub Copilot with MCP configured in VS Code on April 28, 2025.
Getting Started
To clone and work with this repository:
git clone https://github.com/maxyharr/GlubGlub.git
cd GlubGlub
Learn More
- GitHub MCP Documentation
- VS Code GitHub Integration
- Model Context Protocol Specification
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