GitHub MCP Setup FAQs

Question 1

How do I fix a missing token error in Claude Code?

Accepted Answer

This skill helps you export the GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN variable to your shell profile (.zshrc or .bashrc) and provides the commands to source the file so Claude can detect it.

Question 2

What permissions are required for the GitHub token?

Accepted Answer

For full functionality, you should grant Read and Write access to Contents, Issues, and Pull Requests, along with Read-only access to Metadata.

Question 3

Do I need to restart Claude Code after setting the token?

Accepted Answer

Yes, after updating your shell profile and sourcing it, you must restart the Claude Code session to pick up the new environment variables.

Question 4

What is the GitHub MCP server?

Accepted Answer

The GitHub MCP server is an integration that allows Claude Code to perform repository actions like creating PRs, managing issues, and reading files directly through the Model Context Protocol.

Question 5

Which GitHub token type should I use?

Accepted Answer

Fine-grained Personal Access Tokens (PATs) are highly recommended over Classic tokens because they offer better security through granular, repository-specific permissions.

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GitHub MCP Setup

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