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DimensionMcpcA universal CLI client for MCPGitHub MCP ServerGitHub's official MCP server for managing repos, issues, PRs, and workflows via natural language
FMRS66 / 100 · C76 / 100 · B
Reliability8 / 2013 / 20
Security and permissions14 / 2014 / 20
Maintenance14 / 2018 / 20
Documentation20 / 2017 / 20
Setup experience10 / 2014 / 20
Best for
  • Developers and AI agents who want to interact with MCP servers via CLI
  • Users who need to script MCP operations or integrate into CI/CD
  • Those who need to safely expose MCP credentials in sandboxed environments
  • Teams that want an AI assistant to directly operate on GitHub repos and collaboration workflows
  • Users already in the GitHub Copilot ecosystem who want a zero-deployment remote option
Not for
  • Users seeking a graphical interface
  • Users needing built-in LLM calling (mcpc does not use LLMs itself)
  • Users requiring Roots or Sampling support (not supported)
  • Scenarios where you don't want the assistant to have write access to repos (enable only read-only toolsets)
  • Environments with strict network isolation for private repos that can't reach the official remote endpoint
Required permissions
  • Access local file system for configuration and session files
  • Network access to connect to remote MCP servers
  • OS keychain for storing credentials
  • Potential proxy access in AI sandbox scenarios
  • A personal access token (PAT) or OAuth App token; effective scope depends on the token's own permissions
  • Enabling toolsets like actions/issues/pull_requests grants write access — request tokens on a least-privilege basis
Risks and side effects
  • MCP servers may execute arbitrary commands or access local resources; ensure to use trusted servers
  • Proxy feature may expose local services; configure binding addresses carefully
  • x402 payments involve cryptocurrency transactions and financial risk
  • OAuth credentials stored in keychain; protect system security
  • Write toolsets (creating/merging PRs, triggering workflows) can cause accidental changes if the token is overscoped — try a read-only toolset first
  • In hosted mode, credentials travel via the Authorization header — make sure the client-to-api.githubcopilot.com connection is trusted
Supported clientsClaude Desktop, Claude CodeClaude Desktop, Claude Code, VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, JetBrains IDEs, Zed, Amp
Tools2915