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- 'add' - add a sub-issue to a parent issue in a GitHub repository.
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- 'remove' - remove a sub-issue from a parent issue in a GitHub repository.
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- 'reprioritize' - change the order of sub-issues within a parent issue in a GitHub repository. Use either 'after_id' or 'before_id' to specify the new position.
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-`owner`: Repository owner (string, required)
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-`replace_parent`: When true, replaces the sub-issue's current parent issue. Use with 'add' method only. (boolean, optional)
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-**pull_request_read** - Get details for a single pull request
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1. get - Get details of a specific pull request.
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2. get_diff - Get the diff of a pull request.
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3. get_status - Get status of a head commit in a pull request. This reflects status of builds and checks.
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This directory contains detailed installation instructions for the GitHub MCP Server across different host applications and IDEs. Choose the guide that matches your development environment.
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## Installation Guides by Host Application
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-**[GitHub Copilot in other IDEs](install-other-copilot-ides.md)** - Installation for JetBrains, Visual Studio, Eclipse, and Xcode with GitHub Copilot
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-**[Antigravity](install-antigravity.md)** - Installation for Google Antigravity IDE
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-**[Claude Applications](install-claude.md)** - Installation guide for Claude Web, Claude Desktop and Claude Code CLI
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| Copilot in Eclipse | ✅ | ✅ Full (OAuth + PAT) | Local: Docker or Go build, GitHub PAT<br>Remote: Eclipse Plug-in for Copilot 0.10.0+ | Easy |
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**Legend:**
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- ✅ = Fully supported
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**Note:** Remote MCP support requires host applications to register a GitHub App or OAuth app for OAuth flow support – even if the new OAuth spec is supported by that host app. Currently, only VS Code has full remote GitHub server support.
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**Note:** Remote MCP support requires host applications to register a GitHub App or OAuth app for OAuth flow support – even if the new OAuth spec is supported by that host app. Currently, only VS Code has full remote GitHub server support.
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## Installation Methods
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The GitHub MCP Server can be installed using several methods. **Docker is the most popular and recommended approach** for most users, but alternatives are available depending on your needs:
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### 🐳 Docker (Most Common & Recommended)
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-**Pros**: No local build required, consistent environment, easy updates, works across all platforms
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-**Cons**: Requires Docker installed and running
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-**Best for**: Most users, especially those already using Docker or wanting the simplest setup
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-**Used by**: Claude Desktop, Copilot in VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.
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### 📦 Pre-built Binary (Lightweight Alternative)
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-**Pros**: No Docker required, direct execution via stdio, minimal setup
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-**Cons**: Need to manually download and manage updates, platform-specific binaries
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-**Used by**: Claude Code CLI, lightweight setups
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### 🔨 Build from Source (Advanced Users)
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-**Pros**: Latest features, full customization, no external dependencies
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