Can Claude connect to GitHub?
Updated October 18, 2026 · from live checks of 45,029 MCP servers · Methodology
Yes.GitHub runs an official remote MCP server on its own domain (api.githubcopilot.com) that works with Claude as a custom connector after you sign in. Checked live on 2026-10-18.
Remote GitHub servers (Claude-ready)
| Server | Publisher | Status | Sign-in | Tools | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub | Official | Live · sign-in | OAuth sign-in | — | A |
| GitDiagram | Verified domain | Live | No auth | 3 | A |
| glim.sh | Verified domain | Live | No auth | 14 | B |
| Faable — Deploy & Auth | Verified domain | Live · sign-in | OAuth sign-in | — | B |
| Intelligence MCP | Community | Live | No auth | 3 | B |
| Release Radar MCP by usefulapi | Verified domain | Live | No auth | 5 | B |
| Dep Diff MCP | Community | Live | No auth | 2 | B |
| Trending Now | Verified domain | Live | No auth | 4 | B |
| Rumoro | Verified domain | Live | No auth | 57 | B |
| Github | Community | Live | No auth | — | B |
| RepoFuse | Verified domain | Live · sign-in | OAuth sign-in | — | B |
| Superhero | Community | Live | No auth | — | B |
Local GitHub servers (Claude Desktop / Claude Code)
| Server | Publisher | Status | Sign-in | Tools | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gk Cli | Verified domain | Local install | No auth | — | B |
| Agent Harnesses | Community | Local install | No auth | — | B |
| Octocode MCP - AI Context Platform | Community | Local install | API key | — | B |
| OpenOSINT | Community | Local install | API key | — | B |
| OpenOSINT | Community | Local install | API key | — | B |
| OctoCounts MCP Server | Community | Local install | No auth | — | B |
| Mizuki | Verified domain | Local install | API key | — | B |
| Idea Reality MCP | Community | Local install | API key | — | B |
How to connect GitHub to Claude
- In Claude, open Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector.
- Paste the remote server URL from the server page and sign in.
- For a local server, add it to Claude Desktop's config or run
claude mcp addin Claude Code.
Custom connectors work on Free (one connector), Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise. Remote connectors connect from Anthropic's cloud, so the server must be publicly reachable.
Is it safe to connect GitHub to Claude?
Check the publisher and trust grade first. Official servers are published by GitHub itself; community servers come from third parties and can see whatever your account can. Every server page shows its live status, sign-in type and tool list.
Can ChatGPT connect to GitHub?
See https://canmyaiuse.pages.dev/can/chatgpt/github/
Does GitHub have an official MCP server?
Yes: GitHub. Full list: https://canmyaiuse.pages.dev/apps/github/