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GitHub Repo MCP: browse public repositories

Developers and technical staff who want an assistant to read code from a public repository.

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claude mcp add github-repo-mcp -- wsl bash -c 'cmd /c npx -y github-repo-mcp'
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What it does

GitHub Repo MCP is an MCP server that lets AI assistants browse public GitHub repositories. It lists directories, moves through subfolders and shows the contents of text and code files. It runs over stdio and works with MCP clients such as Cursor, Windsurf and Claude Desktop.

Use cases

  1. 01Read a project's structure without cloning it
  2. 02Show a configuration file to an assistant
  3. 03Review documentation files in a public repository

Questions about
GitHub Repo MCP: browse public repositories.

What is GitHub Repo MCP: browse public repositories used for?

Developers and technical staff who want an assistant to read code from a public repository. GitHub Repo MCP is an MCP server that lets AI assistants browse public GitHub repositories. It lists directories, moves through subfolders and shows the contents of text and code files. It runs over stdio and works with MCP clients such as Cursor, Windsurf and Claude Desktop.

How do I install GitHub Repo MCP: browse public repositories?

Run this in your terminal: claude mcp add github-repo-mcp -- wsl bash -c 'cmd /c npx -y github-repo-mcp'

Is GitHub Repo MCP: browse public repositories open source?

Yes. The code is on GitHub (Ryan0204/github-repo-mcp) under the MIT licence.

Is GitHub Repo MCP: browse public repositories safe to use?

It passed our automatic scan for credential theft, hidden instructions and risky install commands. Third party open source software. Sabemos AI does not maintain it. Check the code and permissions before you connect it to company data.