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GitHub Inside Claude Code

Rank #68,485

io.github.Kirchlive/github-inside-claude-code

Normalized GitHub-CLI bridge for Claude Code — 89 ops, 6 families incl. federation sources

1 version

by kirchlive (2 servers)View repository ↗

Listed & last published

May 18, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with GitHub Inside Claude Code

GitHub Inside Claude Code is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by kirchlive. It ranks #68,485 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist. GitHub Inside Claude Code is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and PulseMCP, with 1 tracked version. It was first listed on May 18, 2026 and most recently updated on May 18, 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.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What GitHub Inside Claude Code can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using GitHub Inside Claude Code

DeclaredNo credentialsNo credentials declared

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 the Official MCP Registry, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

TAVILY_API_KEY · optional
BRAVE_API_KEY · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect GitHub Inside Claude Code and confirm it works

Python package (PyPI)

claude mcp add github-inside-claude-code -e "TAVILY_API_KEY=<your TAVILY_API_KEY>" -e "BRAVE_API_KEY=<your BRAVE_API_KEY>" -- uvx gh-tool-use-mcp github-inside-claude-code

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

[mcp_servers.github-inside-claude-code]
command = "uvx"
args = ["gh-tool-use-mcp", "github-inside-claude-code"]

[mcp_servers.github-inside-claude-code.env]
TAVILY_API_KEY = "<your TAVILY_API_KEY>"
BRAVE_API_KEY = "<your BRAVE_API_KEY>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-inside-claude-code": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "gh-tool-use-mcp",
        "github-inside-claude-code"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TAVILY_API_KEY": "<your TAVILY_API_KEY>",
        "BRAVE_API_KEY": "<your BRAVE_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-inside-claude-code": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "gh-tool-use-mcp",
        "github-inside-claude-code"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TAVILY_API_KEY": "<your TAVILY_API_KEY>",
        "BRAVE_API_KEY": "<your BRAVE_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "servers": {
    "github-inside-claude-code": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "gh-tool-use-mcp",
        "github-inside-claude-code"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TAVILY_API_KEY": "<your TAVILY_API_KEY>",
        "BRAVE_API_KEY": "<your BRAVE_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-inside-claude-code": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "gh-tool-use-mcp",
        "github-inside-claude-code"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TAVILY_API_KEY": "<your TAVILY_API_KEY>",
        "BRAVE_API_KEY": "<your BRAVE_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-inside-claude-code": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "gh-tool-use-mcp",
        "github-inside-claude-code"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TAVILY_API_KEY": "<your TAVILY_API_KEY>",
        "BRAVE_API_KEY": "<your BRAVE_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

First successful task

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.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by kirchlive

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No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for GitHub Inside Claude Codeyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: May 18, 2026
Latest version published: May 18, 2026
Version history: 1 version tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by the Official MCP Registry, 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: Aug 31, 2026

Registry sightings

PulseMCP ↗listed since May 22, 2026 · still listed
Official MCP ↗listed since Jul 24, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (1)

Version	Published
0.9.6	May 18, 2026

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains GitHub Inside Claude Code?: GitHub Inside Claude Code is maintained by kirchlive, which publishes 2 MCP servers (1 total version) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is GitHub Inside Claude Code listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — GitHub Inside Claude Code is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside PulseMCP.
How many versions does GitHub Inside Claude Code have?: MCP Toplist tracks 1 version of GitHub Inside Claude Code, most recently published on May 18, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for GitHub Inside Claude Code?: The source code for GitHub Inside Claude Code is hosted at github.com/kirchlive/github-inside-claude-code.

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