cursor__plugins/third_party/github

GitHub

Cursor plugin that connects agents to GitHub through GitHub's official remote Model Context Protocol server.

Work with repositories, issues, pull requests, code search, and Actions under the permissions of a personal access token you provide.

Install

1. Open Cursor Settings → Plugins.
2. Search for GitHub.
3. Click Install, then set your GitHub personal access token (below).

Or run /add-plugin github in chat.

MCP

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer ${GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN}"
      }
    }
  }
}

Setup

GitHub's remote MCP server authenticates with a personal access token (PAT). Create one, then paste it into the plugin config.

1. Create a personal access token

1. Open https://github.com/settings/tokens.
2. Create either a fine-grained token or a classic token.
3. Grant only the scopes the agent needs. Typical choices:
   • Repositories / contents — read or write code and files
   • Issues — list, create, and update issues
   • Pull requests — list, review, and manage PRs
   • Actions — inspect workflow runs (if you want CI access)
   • Metadata — always required on fine-grained tokens
4. Set an expiration you are comfortable with, then generate and copy the token.

Prefer a fine-grained token scoped to specific repositories when that is enough. Classic tokens with repo are broader and should be treated carefully.

2. Configure the plugin

In Dashboard → Plugins → Configure, set GitHub personal access token to the value you just created.

Tool calls run with that token's permissions. Rotate or revoke the token from GitHub Settings if it is ever exposed.

Docs

• Use the GitHub MCP server: https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/how-tos/context/use-mcp/use-the-github-mcp-server
• Managing personal access tokens: https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/keeping-your-account-and-data-secure/managing-your-personal-access-tokens

Logo is GitHub's official Octocat mark, placed on a white tile with padding so it reads well in the Cursor UI.

License

MIT