github-mcp-server
GitHub repo analytics: stars, trending, code search, contributor maps for project research.
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What it can do
What data it sees
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An API key from the service settings is required
GitHub repo analytics: stars, trending, code search, contributor maps for project research.
Server tool list (4)
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| get_repo_stats | Fetch comprehensive statistics for a specific GitHub repository. Returns total stars, forks, issues (open/closed), pull requests, watchers, last commit date, and contributor count. Returns metrics useful for assessing project popularity and maintenance status. |
| search_repos | Search across GitHub for repositories matching keywords, sorted by relevance or metrics. Returns matching repositories with description, star count, language, and last update timestamp. Use for finding projects, libraries, or code samples related to specific topics. |
| get_repo_languages | Analyze the programming language composition of a GitHub repository. Returns percentage breakdown of languages used, dominant language, and file counts per language. Use for understanding project tech stack or evaluating language distribution. |
| compare_repos | Compare multiple GitHub repositories side-by-side with key metrics. Returns star counts, fork counts, issues, primary language, and comparative analysis for each repository. Use for choosing between similar projects or analyzing competitive landscape. |