github-twin
Rank #36,082io.github.ChristopherDavenport/github-twin
Personal RAG over your GitHub history (commits, code, reviews), served to Claude Code over MCP.
What you can do with github-twin
github-twin is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by christopherdavenport. It ranks #36,082 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist. github-twin is listed across 3 registries — Official MCP, PulseMCP and Glama, with 9 tracked versions. It was first listed on May 16, 2026 and most recently updated on May 29, 2026.
Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.
What github-twin can and cannot do
Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.
What you need before using github-twin
The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.
Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
- GITHUB_TOKEN · optional
- ANTHROPIC_API_KEY · optional
- GEMINI_API_KEY · optional
- GT_PATHS__DATA_DIR · optional
Connect github-twin and confirm it works
claude mcp add github-twin -e "GITHUB_TOKEN=<your GITHUB_TOKEN>" -e "ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=<your ANTHROPIC_API_KEY>" -e "GEMINI_API_KEY=<your GEMINI_API_KEY>" -e "GT_PATHS__DATA_DIR=<your GT_PATHS__DATA_DIR>" -- uvx serve github-twinReplace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
[mcp_servers.github-twin]
command = "uvx"
args = ["serve", "github-twin"]
[mcp_servers.github-twin.env]
GITHUB_TOKEN = "<your GITHUB_TOKEN>"
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY = "<your ANTHROPIC_API_KEY>"
GEMINI_API_KEY = "<your GEMINI_API_KEY>"
GT_PATHS__DATA_DIR = "<your GT_PATHS__DATA_DIR>"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"github-twin": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"serve",
"github-twin"
],
"env": {
"GITHUB_TOKEN": "<your GITHUB_TOKEN>",
"ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "<your ANTHROPIC_API_KEY>",
"GEMINI_API_KEY": "<your GEMINI_API_KEY>",
"GT_PATHS__DATA_DIR": "<your GT_PATHS__DATA_DIR>"
}
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"github-twin": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"serve",
"github-twin"
],
"env": {
"GITHUB_TOKEN": "<your GITHUB_TOKEN>",
"ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "<your ANTHROPIC_API_KEY>",
"GEMINI_API_KEY": "<your GEMINI_API_KEY>",
"GT_PATHS__DATA_DIR": "<your GT_PATHS__DATA_DIR>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"servers": {
"github-twin": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"serve",
"github-twin"
],
"env": {
"GITHUB_TOKEN": "<your GITHUB_TOKEN>",
"ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "<your ANTHROPIC_API_KEY>",
"GEMINI_API_KEY": "<your GEMINI_API_KEY>",
"GT_PATHS__DATA_DIR": "<your GT_PATHS__DATA_DIR>"
}
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"github-twin": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"serve",
"github-twin"
],
"env": {
"GITHUB_TOKEN": "<your GITHUB_TOKEN>",
"ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "<your ANTHROPIC_API_KEY>",
"GEMINI_API_KEY": "<your GEMINI_API_KEY>",
"GT_PATHS__DATA_DIR": "<your GT_PATHS__DATA_DIR>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"github-twin": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"serve",
"github-twin"
],
"env": {
"GITHUB_TOKEN": "<your GITHUB_TOKEN>",
"ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "<your ANTHROPIC_API_KEY>",
"GEMINI_API_KEY": "<your GEMINI_API_KEY>",
"GT_PATHS__DATA_DIR": "<your GT_PATHS__DATA_DIR>"
}
}
}
}Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.
When to choose another server
No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for github-twinyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.
What changed, and when this was checked
- First listed
- May 16, 2026
- Latest version published
- May 29, 2026
- Version history
- 9 versions tracked (below)
- Requirements evidence
- Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
- Profile checked
- Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
- Ranking data as of
- Oct 16, 2026
- Official MCP ↗listed since May 19, 2026 · still listed
- PulseMCP ↗listed since Jun 4, 2026 · still listed
- Glama ↗listed since Jul 30, 2026 · still listed
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Available versions (9)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 0.0.17 | May 29, 2026 |
| 0.0.16 | May 28, 2026 |
| 0.0.15 | May 19, 2026 |
| 0.0.14 | May 19, 2026 |
| 0.0.13 | May 19, 2026 |
| 0.0.12 | May 18, 2026 |
| 0.0.11 | May 18, 2026 |
| 0.0.10 | May 18, 2026 |
| 0.0.9 | May 18, 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains github-twin?
- github-twin is maintained by christopherdavenport, which publishes 2 MCP servers (19 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
- Is github-twin listed on the Official MCP Registry?
- Yes — github-twin is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside PulseMCP and Glama.
- How many versions does github-twin have?
- MCP Toplist tracks 9 versions of github-twin, most recently published on May 29, 2026.
- Where can I find the source code for github-twin?
- The source code for github-twin is hosted at github.com/christopherdavenport/github-twin.
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