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github-mcp-server for Mac

GitHub Model Context Protocol server for AI tools

Quick answer: github-mcp-server is a AI tool for macOS. Install it with brew install github-mcp-server. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 1,454 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What github-mcp-server is

github-mcp-server is a AI tool for macOS: gitHub Model Context Protocol server for AI tools.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/github/github-mcp-server.

How to install github-mcp-server

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install github-mcp-server.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install github-mcp-server on Mac?

Run brew install github-mcp-server in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is github-mcp-server open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does github-mcp-server run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is github-mcp-server?

It was installed 1,454 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #820 in this catalogue.

What version of github-mcp-server is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.0.3.