From 47c9cd235bf3bd2fda353896c06d0f16a46ac4c7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2026 17:42:32 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] Initial plan From 2aa4adb824b93908532fe17e66b19804cf10b6ae Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: JoannaaKL Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2026 12:45:25 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] Add a script to extract token scopes --- script/get-token-scopes | 71 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 71 insertions(+) create mode 100755 script/get-token-scopes diff --git a/script/get-token-scopes b/script/get-token-scopes new file mode 100755 index 000000000..4a20989c4 --- /dev/null +++ b/script/get-token-scopes @@ -0,0 +1,71 @@ +#!/bin/bash +# +# Fetch OAuth scopes granted to a personal access token. +# +# Usage: +# script/get-token-scopes --token=... +# +# Requires a token to be provided explicitly via --token. + +set -euo pipefail + +HOST="https://api.github.com" +TOKEN="" + +usage() { + cat <<'EOF' +Usage: + script/get-token-scopes --token=... + +Options: + --token=TOKEN Personal access token (required) + -h, --help Show this help message +EOF +} + +for arg in "$@"; do + case "$arg" in + --token=*) + TOKEN="${arg#*=}" + ;; + -h|--help) + usage + exit 0 + ;; + *) + echo "Unknown argument: $arg" >&2 + usage + exit 1 + ;; + esac +done + +if [[ -z "${TOKEN}" ]]; then + echo "--token is required." >&2 + exit 1 +fi + +API="${HOST%/}/user" + +headers=$(curl -fsSL -D - -o /dev/null -H "Authorization: Bearer ${TOKEN}" "${API}" || true) + +if [[ -z "$headers" ]]; then + echo "Failed to fetch headers from ${API}. Check connectivity and host URL." >&2 + exit 1 +fi + +status=$(printf "%s\n" "$headers" | head -n1) +if ! printf "%s" "$status" | grep -q " 200 "; then + echo "Request failed (${status}). Check that the token is valid for ${HOST}." >&2 + exit 1 +fi + +scopes=$(printf "%s\n" "$headers" | grep -i '^x-oauth-scopes:' | cut -d':' -f2- | sed 's/^[[:space:]]*//' | tr -d '\r') + +if [[ -z "$scopes" ]]; then + echo "No X-OAuth-Scopes header returned. The token may be invalid or lacks scopes." >&2 + exit 1 +fi + +echo "Scopes for token:" +printf '%s\n' "$scopes" | tr ',' '\n' | sed 's/^[[:space:]]*//' | sed '/^$/d' From e08006d6f40477365b905356e9641216f7844c22 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: JoannaaKL Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2026 12:50:41 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] Update docs --- README.md | 67 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------- 1 file changed, 52 insertions(+), 15 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 1a0f6b1c4..f62c0f7e2 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -80,6 +80,7 @@ Alternatively, to manually configure VS Code, choose the appropriate JSON block ### Install in other MCP hosts + - **[GitHub Copilot in other IDEs](/docs/installation-guides/install-other-copilot-ides.md)** - Installation for JetBrains, Visual Studio, Eclipse, and Xcode with GitHub Copilot - **[Claude Applications](/docs/installation-guides/install-claude.md)** - Installation guide for Claude Desktop and Claude Code CLI - **[Codex](/docs/installation-guides/install-codex.md)** - Installation guide for Open AI Codex @@ -104,6 +105,7 @@ When no toolsets are specified, [default toolsets](#default-toolset) are used. GitHub Enterprise Cloud can also make use of the remote server. Example for `https://octocorp.ghe.com` with GitHub PAT token: + ``` { ... @@ -140,24 +142,30 @@ The MCP server can use many of the GitHub APIs, so enable the permissions that y
Handling PATs Securely ### Environment Variables (Recommended) + To keep your GitHub PAT secure and reusable across different MCP hosts: 1. **Store your PAT in environment variables** + ```bash export GITHUB_PAT=your_token_here ``` + Or create a `.env` file: + ```env GITHUB_PAT=your_token_here ``` 2. **Protect your `.env` file** + ```bash # Add to .gitignore to prevent accidental commits echo ".env" >> .gitignore ``` 3. **Reference the token in configurations** + ```bash # CLI usage claude mcp update github -e GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN=$GITHUB_PAT @@ -180,12 +188,29 @@ To keep your GitHub PAT secure and reusable across different MCP hosts: - **Regular rotation**: Update tokens periodically - **Never commit**: Keep tokens out of version control - **File permissions**: Restrict access to config files containing tokens + ```bash chmod 600 ~/.your-app/config.json ```
+### Check PAT scopes + +- Required scopes per toolset: run [script/list-scopes](script/list-scopes) to print the scopes the server needs. Example: + +```bash +script/list-scopes --toolsets=all --output=summary +``` + +- Scopes granted to a PAT: run [script/get-token-scopes](script/get-token-scopes) to read the `X-OAuth-Scopes` header for a token. Example: + +```bash +script/get-token-scopes --token=ghp_yourtoken +``` + +Use both commands together to confirm your token covers the toolsets you plan to enable. + ### GitHub Enterprise Server and Enterprise Cloud with data residency (ghe.com) The flag `--gh-host` and the environment variable `GITHUB_HOST` can be used to set @@ -193,6 +218,7 @@ the hostname for GitHub Enterprise Server or GitHub Enterprise Cloud with data r - For GitHub Enterprise Server, prefix the hostname with the `https://` URI scheme, as it otherwise defaults to `http://`, which GitHub Enterprise Server does not support. - For GitHub Enterprise Cloud with data residency, use `https://YOURSUBDOMAIN.ghe.com` as the hostname. + ``` json "github": { "command": "docker", @@ -349,6 +375,7 @@ To specify toolsets you want available to the LLM, you can pass an allow-list in ``` 2. **Using Environment Variable**: + ```bash GITHUB_TOOLSETS="repos,issues,pull_requests,actions,code_security" ./github-mcp-server ``` @@ -366,23 +393,29 @@ You can also configure specific tools using the `--tools` flag. Tools can be use ``` 2. **Using Environment Variable**: + ```bash GITHUB_TOOLS="get_file_contents,issue_read,create_pull_request" ./github-mcp-server ``` 3. **Combining with Toolsets** (additive): + ```bash github-mcp-server --toolsets repos,issues --tools get_gist ``` + This registers all tools from `repos` and `issues` toolsets, plus `get_gist`. 4. **Combining with Dynamic Toolsets** (additive): + ```bash github-mcp-server --tools get_file_contents --dynamic-toolsets ``` + This registers `get_file_contents` plus the dynamic toolset tools (`enable_toolset`, `list_available_toolsets`, `get_toolset_tools`). **Important Notes:** + - Tools, toolsets, and dynamic toolsets can all be used together - Read-only mode takes priority: write tools are skipped if `--read-only` is set, even if explicitly requested via `--tools` - Tool names must match exactly (e.g., `get_file_contents`, not `getFileContents`). Invalid tool names will cause the server to fail at startup with an error message @@ -435,9 +468,11 @@ GITHUB_TOOLSETS="all" ./github-mcp-server ``` #### "default" toolset + The default toolset `default` is the configuration that gets passed to the server if no toolsets are specified. The default configuration is: + - context - repos - issues @@ -833,7 +868,7 @@ The following sets of tools are available: - 'add' - add a sub-issue to a parent issue in a GitHub repository. - 'remove' - remove a sub-issue from a parent issue in a GitHub repository. - '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. - (string, required) + (string, required) - `owner`: Repository owner (string, required) - `replace_parent`: When true, replaces the sub-issue's current parent issue. Use with 'add' method only. (boolean, optional) - `repo`: Repository name (string, required) @@ -1061,8 +1096,8 @@ The following sets of tools are available: - **pull_request_read** - Get details for a single pull request - **Required OAuth Scopes**: `repo` - - `method`: Action to specify what pull request data needs to be retrieved from GitHub. - Possible options: + - `method`: Action to specify what pull request data needs to be retrieved from GitHub. + Possible options: 1. get - Get details of a specific pull request. 2. get_diff - Get the diff of a pull request. 3. get_status - Get status of a head commit in a pull request. This reflects status of builds and checks. @@ -1369,12 +1404,12 @@ The following sets of tools are available: Copilot -- **create_pull_request_with_copilot** - Perform task with GitHub Copilot coding agent - - `owner`: Repository owner. You can guess the owner, but confirm it with the user before proceeding. (string, required) - - `repo`: Repository name. You can guess the repository name, but confirm it with the user before proceeding. (string, required) - - `problem_statement`: Detailed description of the task to be performed (e.g., 'Implement a feature that does X', 'Fix bug Y', etc.) (string, required) - - `title`: Title for the pull request that will be created (string, required) - - `base_ref`: Git reference (e.g., branch) that the agent will start its work from. If not specified, defaults to the repository's default branch (string, optional) +- **create_pull_request_with_copilot** - Perform task with GitHub Copilot coding agent + - `owner`: Repository owner. You can guess the owner, but confirm it with the user before proceeding. (string, required) + - `repo`: Repository name. You can guess the repository name, but confirm it with the user before proceeding. (string, required) + - `problem_statement`: Detailed description of the task to be performed (e.g., 'Implement a feature that does X', 'Fix bug Y', etc.) (string, required) + - `title`: Title for the pull request that will be created (string, required) + - `base_ref`: Git reference (e.g., branch) that the agent will start its work from. If not specified, defaults to the repository's default branch (string, optional) @@ -1382,19 +1417,21 @@ The following sets of tools are available: Copilot Spaces -- **get_copilot_space** - Get Copilot Space - - `owner`: The owner of the space. (string, required) - - `name`: The name of the space. (string, required) +- **get_copilot_space** - Get Copilot Space + - `owner`: The owner of the space. (string, required) + - `name`: The name of the space. (string, required) + +- **list_copilot_spaces** - List Copilot Spaces -- **list_copilot_spaces** - List Copilot Spaces
GitHub Support Docs Search -- **github_support_docs_search** - Retrieve documentation relevant to answer GitHub product and support questions. Support topics include: GitHub Actions Workflows, Authentication, GitHub Support Inquiries, Pull Request Practices, Repository Maintenance, GitHub Pages, GitHub Packages, GitHub Discussions, Copilot Spaces - - `query`: Input from the user about the question they need answered. This is the latest raw unedited user message. You should ALWAYS leave the user message as it is, you should never modify it. (string, required) +- **github_support_docs_search** - Retrieve documentation relevant to answer GitHub product and support questions. Support topics include: GitHub Actions Workflows, Authentication, GitHub Support Inquiries, Pull Request Practices, Repository Maintenance, GitHub Pages, GitHub Packages, GitHub Discussions, Copilot Spaces + - `query`: Input from the user about the question they need answered. This is the latest raw unedited user message. You should ALWAYS leave the user message as it is, you should never modify it. (string, required) +
## Dynamic Tool Discovery From 29f6acdbace952841eef42a8dfb975308ec70011 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: JoannaaKL Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2026 13:22:20 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] Generate docs --- README.md | 6 +++--- docs/remote-server.md | 42 ++++++++++++++++++++--------------------- docs/scope-filtering.md | 18 ++++++++++++++---- 3 files changed, 38 insertions(+), 28 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index f62c0f7e2..d7e60e199 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -868,7 +868,7 @@ The following sets of tools are available: - 'add' - add a sub-issue to a parent issue in a GitHub repository. - 'remove' - remove a sub-issue from a parent issue in a GitHub repository. - '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. - (string, required) + (string, required) - `owner`: Repository owner (string, required) - `replace_parent`: When true, replaces the sub-issue's current parent issue. Use with 'add' method only. (boolean, optional) - `repo`: Repository name (string, required) @@ -1096,8 +1096,8 @@ The following sets of tools are available: - **pull_request_read** - Get details for a single pull request - **Required OAuth Scopes**: `repo` - - `method`: Action to specify what pull request data needs to be retrieved from GitHub. - Possible options: + - `method`: Action to specify what pull request data needs to be retrieved from GitHub. + Possible options: 1. get - Get details of a specific pull request. 2. get_diff - Get the diff of a pull request. 3. get_status - Get status of a head commit in a pull request. This reflects status of builds and checks. diff --git a/docs/remote-server.md b/docs/remote-server.md index 039d094fe..d7d0f72b1 100644 --- a/docs/remote-server.md +++ b/docs/remote-server.md @@ -19,24 +19,24 @@ Below is a table of available toolsets for the remote GitHub MCP Server. Each to | Name | Description | API URL | 1-Click Install (VS Code) | Read-only Link | 1-Click Read-only Install (VS Code) | | ---- | ----------- | ------- | ------------------------- | -------------- | ----------------------------------- | -| apps
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`secret_protection` | Secret protection related tools, such as GitHub Secret Scanning | https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/secret_protection | [Install](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-secret_protection&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fsecret_protection%22%7D) | [read-only](https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/secret_protection/readonly) | [Install read-only](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-secret_protection&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fsecret_protection%2Freadonly%22%7D) | -| shield
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`stargazers` | GitHub Stargazers related tools | https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/stargazers | [Install](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-stargazers&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fstargazers%22%7D) | [read-only](https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/stargazers/readonly) | [Install read-only](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-stargazers&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fstargazers%2Freadonly%22%7D) | -| people
`users` | GitHub User related tools | https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/users | [Install](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-users&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fusers%22%7D) | [read-only](https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/users/readonly) | [Install read-only](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-users&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fusers%2Freadonly%22%7D) | +| apps
all | All available GitHub MCP tools | https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/ | [Install](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=github&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2F%22%7D) | [read-only](https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/readonly) | [Install read-only](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=github&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Freadonly%22%7D) | +| workflow
Actions | GitHub Actions workflows and CI/CD operations | https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/actions | [Install](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-actions&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Factions%22%7D) | [read-only](https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/actions/readonly) | [Install read-only](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-actions&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Factions%2Freadonly%22%7D) | +| codescan
Code Security | Code security related tools, such as GitHub Code Scanning | https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/code_security | [Install](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-code_security&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fcode_security%22%7D) | [read-only](https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/code_security/readonly) | [Install read-only](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-code_security&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fcode_security%2Freadonly%22%7D) | +| dependabot
Dependabot | Dependabot tools | https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/dependabot | [Install](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-dependabot&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fdependabot%22%7D) | [read-only](https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/dependabot/readonly) | [Install read-only](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-dependabot&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fdependabot%2Freadonly%22%7D) | +| comment-discussion
Discussions | GitHub Discussions related tools | https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/discussions | [Install](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-discussions&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fdiscussions%22%7D) | [read-only](https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/discussions/readonly) | [Install read-only](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-discussions&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fdiscussions%2Freadonly%22%7D) | +| logo-gist
Gists | GitHub Gist related tools | https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/gists | [Install](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-gists&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fgists%22%7D) | [read-only](https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/gists/readonly) | [Install read-only](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-gists&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fgists%2Freadonly%22%7D) | +| git-branch
Git | GitHub Git API related tools for low-level Git operations | https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/git | [Install](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-git&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fgit%22%7D) | [read-only](https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/git/readonly) | [Install read-only](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-git&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fgit%2Freadonly%22%7D) | +| issue-opened
Issues | GitHub Issues related tools | https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/issues | [Install](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-issues&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fissues%22%7D) | [read-only](https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/issues/readonly) | [Install read-only](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-issues&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fissues%2Freadonly%22%7D) | +| tag
Labels | GitHub Labels related tools | https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/labels | [Install](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-labels&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Flabels%22%7D) | [read-only](https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/labels/readonly) | [Install read-only](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-labels&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Flabels%2Freadonly%22%7D) | +| bell
Notifications | GitHub Notifications related tools | https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/notifications | [Install](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-notifications&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fnotifications%22%7D) | [read-only](https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/notifications/readonly) | [Install read-only](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-notifications&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fnotifications%2Freadonly%22%7D) | +| organization
Organizations | GitHub Organization related tools | https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/orgs | [Install](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-orgs&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Forgs%22%7D) | [read-only](https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/orgs/readonly) | [Install read-only](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-orgs&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Forgs%2Freadonly%22%7D) | +| project
Projects | GitHub Projects related tools | https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/projects | [Install](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-projects&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fprojects%22%7D) | [read-only](https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/projects/readonly) | [Install read-only](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-projects&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fprojects%2Freadonly%22%7D) | +| git-pull-request
Pull Requests | GitHub Pull Request related tools | https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/pull_requests | [Install](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-pull_requests&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fpull_requests%22%7D) | [read-only](https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/pull_requests/readonly) | [Install read-only](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-pull_requests&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fpull_requests%2Freadonly%22%7D) | +| repo
Repositories | GitHub Repository related tools | https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/repos | [Install](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-repos&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Frepos%22%7D) | [read-only](https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/repos/readonly) | [Install read-only](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-repos&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Frepos%2Freadonly%22%7D) | +| shield-lock
Secret Protection | Secret protection related tools, such as GitHub Secret Scanning | https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/secret_protection | [Install](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-secret_protection&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fsecret_protection%22%7D) | [read-only](https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/secret_protection/readonly) | [Install read-only](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-secret_protection&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fsecret_protection%2Freadonly%22%7D) | +| shield
Security Advisories | Security advisories related tools | https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/security_advisories | [Install](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-security_advisories&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fsecurity_advisories%22%7D) | [read-only](https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/security_advisories/readonly) | [Install read-only](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-security_advisories&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fsecurity_advisories%2Freadonly%22%7D) | +| star
Stargazers | GitHub Stargazers related tools | https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/stargazers | [Install](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-stargazers&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fstargazers%22%7D) | [read-only](https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/stargazers/readonly) | [Install read-only](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-stargazers&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fstargazers%2Freadonly%22%7D) | +| people
Users | GitHub User related tools | https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/users | [Install](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-users&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fusers%22%7D) | [read-only](https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/users/readonly) | [Install read-only](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-users&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fusers%2Freadonly%22%7D) | ### Additional _Remote_ Server Toolsets @@ -46,9 +46,9 @@ These toolsets are only available in the remote GitHub MCP Server and are not in | Name | Description | API URL | 1-Click Install (VS Code) | Read-only Link | 1-Click Read-only Install (VS Code) | | ---- | ----------- | ------- | ------------------------- | -------------- | ----------------------------------- | -| copilot
`copilot` | Copilot related tools | https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/copilot | [Install](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-copilot&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fcopilot%22%7D) | [read-only](https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/copilot/readonly) | [Install read-only](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-copilot&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fcopilot%2Freadonly%22%7D) | -| copilot
`copilot_spaces` | Copilot Spaces tools | https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/copilot_spaces | [Install](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-copilot_spaces&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fcopilot_spaces%22%7D) | [read-only](https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/copilot_spaces/readonly) | [Install read-only](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-copilot_spaces&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fcopilot_spaces%2Freadonly%22%7D) | -| book
`github_support_docs_search` | Retrieve documentation to answer GitHub product and support questions. Topics include: GitHub Actions Workflows, Authentication, ... | https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/github_support_docs_search | [Install](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-github_support_docs_search&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fgithub_support_docs_search%22%7D) | [read-only](https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/github_support_docs_search/readonly) | [Install read-only](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-github_support_docs_search&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fgithub_support_docs_search%2Freadonly%22%7D) | +| copilot
Copilot | Copilot related tools | https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/copilot | [Install](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-copilot&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fcopilot%22%7D) | [read-only](https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/copilot/readonly) | [Install read-only](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-copilot&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fcopilot%2Freadonly%22%7D) | +| copilot
Copilot Spaces | Copilot Spaces tools | https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/copilot_spaces | [Install](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-copilot_spaces&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fcopilot_spaces%22%7D) | [read-only](https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/copilot_spaces/readonly) | [Install read-only](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-copilot_spaces&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fcopilot_spaces%2Freadonly%22%7D) | +| book
Github Support Docs Search | Retrieve documentation to answer GitHub product and support questions. Topics include: GitHub Actions Workflows, Authentication, ... | https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/github_support_docs_search | [Install](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-github_support_docs_search&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fgithub_support_docs_search%22%7D) | [read-only](https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/x/github_support_docs_search/readonly) | [Install read-only](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=gh-github_support_docs_search&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%20%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.githubcopilot.com%2Fmcp%2Fx%2Fgithub_support_docs_search%2Freadonly%22%7D) | ### Optional Headers diff --git a/docs/scope-filtering.md b/docs/scope-filtering.md index f29d631ca..69017f7d4 100644 --- a/docs/scope-filtering.md +++ b/docs/scope-filtering.md @@ -36,18 +36,28 @@ This provides a smoother user experience for OAuth users since you only grant pe ## Checking Your Token's Scopes -To see what scopes your token has, you can run: +To see what scopes your token has, run the helper script (requires `--token`): ```bash -curl -sI -H "Authorization: Bearer $GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN" \ - https://api.github.com/user | grep -i x-oauth-scopes +script/get-token-scopes --token=ghp_yourtoken ``` Example output: ``` -x-oauth-scopes: delete_repo, gist, read:org, repo +Scopes for token against https://api.github.com: +delete_repo + +read:org +repo +``` + +To see which scopes the server requires for enabled toolsets, use: + +```bash +script/list-scopes --toolsets=all --output=summary ``` +Compare the two outputs to confirm your token covers the toolsets you plan to use. ## Scope Hierarchy Some scopes implicitly include others: