Github Mapper FAQs

Question 1

What is GitHub Mapper?

Accepted Answer

GitHub Mapper is a developer tool that maps and analyzes GitHub repositories, providing structural information and summary statistics directly within your code editor. It integrates via MCP servers like Cline and Roo-Cline.

Question 2

What features does GitHub Mapper offer?

Accepted Answer

GitHub Mapper allows you to set your GitHub Personal Access Token, map repository structures, retrieve repository summary information (stars, forks, language), and provides a detailed file structure. It integrates directly into your code editor.

Question 3

How do I install GitHub Mapper?

Accepted Answer

You can install GitHub Mapper manually or via Smithery. Manual installation involves cloning the repository, installing dependencies, and building the project. Alternatively, Smithery provides a one-line installation command.

Question 4

How do I use GitHub Mapper to analyze a repository?

Accepted Answer

First, set your GitHub Personal Access Token using the `set-github-token` tool. Then, use the `map-github-repo` tool, providing the repository URL, to map and analyze the repository.

Question 5

What kind of output does GitHub Mapper provide?

Accepted Answer

GitHub Mapper provides a repository analysis summary (name, description, stars, forks, language, created/updated dates) and a detailed repository file structure in JSON format.

Github Mapper

Github Mapper

Key Features

Use Cases

Key Features

Use Cases