GitHub is the world’s leading code hosting platform for version control and collaboration. The GitHub MCP server lets you manage repositories, issues, pull requests, and projects using natural language.Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.gumloop.com/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
What Can It Do?
- Create and manage repositories and branches on demand
- Find and filter issues, PRs, and commits for reporting
- Organize projects with fields and items
- Automate releases and collaborator management
Where to Use It
In Agents (Recommended)
Add GitHub as a tool to any agent. The agent can then interact with your repositories conversationally, choosing the right actions based on context. To add an MCP tool to your agent:- Open your agent’s configuration
- Click Add tools → Connect an app with MCP
- Search for the integration and select it
- Authenticate with your account
In Workflows (Via Agent Node)
For automated pipelines, use an Agent Node with GitHub tools. This gives you the flexibility of an agent within a deterministic workflow.As a Custom MCP Node
You can also create a standalone MCP node for a specific action. This generates a reusable node that performs one task, useful when you need the same operation repeatedly in workflows.- Go to your node library and search for the integration
- Click Create a node with AI
- Describe the specific action you want (e.g., “List open issues in my repo”)
- Test the node and save it for reuse
Custom MCP nodes are single-purpose by design. For tasks that require multiple steps or dynamic decision-making, use an agent instead.
Available Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| Create/List/Search Repositories | Manage repositories |
| Get Contents | Retrieve file or directory contents |
| Create or Update File | Create or update one or more files in a repository in a single commit |
| List/Get Commits | Access commit history |
| List/Search Issues | Find and filter issues |
| Create/Update Issue | Manage issues |
| Add Comment To Issue | Comment on issues |
| List/Create Branches | Manage branches |
| List/Get/Create/Update/Merge Pull Requests | Manage PRs |
| Add Comment to Pull Request | Comment on PRs |
| List Pull Request Files | View changed files in a PR |
| List Pull Request Review Comments | List inline review comments on a PR (code-level comments on specific lines/files) |
| Request Pull Request Reviewers | Request reviews from users or teams |
| List/Get Projects | Access project boards |
| List/Create/Update/Delete Project Fields | Manage project fields |
| List/Add/Update/Delete Project Items | Manage project items |
| List/Get Tags and Releases | Access releases |
| List/Add/Remove Collaborators | Manage access |
| List Labels, Milestones, Teams | Organization tools |
| List Deployments and Workflows | CI/CD access |
| Search Code | Search across repositories |
| List Vulnerability Alerts | List Dependabot vulnerability alerts for a repository |
Example Prompts
Use these with your agent or in the Agent Node: Search repositories:Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Agent not finding the right data | Use specific repository names in owner/repo format |
| Action not completing | Check that you’ve authenticated and have permissions for the repository |
| Unexpected results | The agent may chain multiple tools (e.g., finding a repo first, then listing issues). Review the agent’s reasoning to understand its approach. |
| Tool not available | Verify the tool is enabled in your agent’s MCP configuration |
Need Help?
- Agents documentation for setup and best practices
- Agent Node guide for workflow integration
- Gumloop Community for questions and examples
- Contact support@gumloop.com for assistance
Use this integration directly in Claude or Cursor. Connect remotely via the GitHub MCP server using your Gumloop credentials.