How does GitHub MCP integration work with private repositories?

GitHub MCP seamlessly accesses your private repositories through secure OAuth authentication. Your credentials remain protected while enabling full conversational access to all repositories you have permissions for, maintaining GitHub's security standards.

Can I use GitHub AI features with multiple GitHub accounts?

Yes, you can connect multiple GitHub accounts through separate authentication flows. Switch between accounts within conversations by specifying which account or organization you want to work with for each request.

What GitHub operations can I perform through chat?

You can create/manage issues, review pull requests, browse code, check commit history, manage branches, assign tasks, and access repository insights. Essentially, most GitHub actions are available through natural conversation.

Is the GitHub Connector compatible with GitHub Enterprise?

Yes, the GitHub MCP connector supports both GitHub.com and GitHub Enterprise installations. Configure your enterprise endpoint during the authentication process to access your organization's private GitHub instance securely.

How does GitHub MCP handle large repositories?

The connector intelligently handles repositories of any size by focusing queries and retrieving relevant information without loading entire codebases. It uses GitHub's API efficiently to provide fast responses even for enterprise-scale repositories.

Can I automate GitHub workflows through conversational commands?

Absolutely. Create automated workflows by describing them in natural language: 'Auto-assign new issues to the frontend team' or 'Notify me when pull requests need review.' The AI translates conversations into GitHub actions.

What LLMs work best with the GitHub AI integration?

GitHub MCP works with any LLM supported by Ravenala, including GPT-4, Claude, and open-source models. Choose the LLM that best fits your team's needs and budget while maintaining full GitHub functionality.

How secure is my GitHub data when using MCP integration?

Your data remains secure through GitHub's standard OAuth protocols. The connector only accesses repositories you authorize, and all communications use encrypted channels. No code is stored outside GitHub's secure infrastructure.

Can teams collaborate using shared GitHub MCP connections?

Yes, teams can share GitHub workspace access while maintaining individual authentication. Configure team permissions to allow collaborative repository management while preserving individual accountability and access controls.

What's the difference between GitHub MCP and GitHub Copilot?

GitHub MCP focuses on repository management and operations through conversation, while Copilot assists with code completion. They complement each other: use MCP for project management and Copilot for coding assistance within your development environment.

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Your guide for GitHub

Overview

Transform your GitHub workflow with Ravenala's GitHub MCP connector, the intelligent bridge that connects your repositories to any LLM through natural conversation. Skip the endless clicking and complex interfaces: simply chat with your code, automate pull requests, and manage issues like you're talking to a coding buddy who never sleeps.

Whether you're debugging at 3 AM or reviewing pull requests over coffee, our GitHub AI integration makes repository management feel effortless. Connect once, chat anywhere, and watch your development workflow transform from tedious task-switching to seamless conversations that actually understand your codebase.

How to connect GitHub MCP

Getting started is refreshingly simple: click on the Connect button on the top right, follow the steps to authenticate with your GitHub account, then you're ready to start a new chat and use GitHub tools. The entire process takes less time than your average code compilation.

Once connected, start chatting naturally about your repositories. Ask about recent commits, request code reviews, create issues, or merge pull requests, all through conversation. No more tab-juggling between your chat tool and GitHub: everything happens in one intelligent interface.

Top benefits of using GitHub through chat

Code Review Conversations

Instead of navigating GitHub's interface, simply ask 'Review my latest pull request for security issues' or 'What changed in the main branch today?' Your AI assistant scans code, identifies potential problems, and explains complex changes in plain English that actually makes sense.

Issue Management Made Natural

Create, assign, and track GitHub issues through conversation: 'Create a bug report for the login timeout issue' or 'Show me all high-priority issues assigned to Sarah.' No more form-filling or clicking through multiple screens to manage your project backlog.

Repository Intelligence

Get instant insights about your codebase: 'Which files have the most recent activity?' or 'Find all functions related to user authentication.' Your GitHub Connector becomes a knowledgeable teammate who knows your entire repository inside and out.

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accept-a-repository-invitationAccepts a pending repository invitation that has been issued to the authenticated user.

accept-a-repository-invitation

activity-list-repo-s-starred-by-authenticated-userDeprecated: lists repositories starred by the authenticated user, including star creation timestamps; use 'list repositories starred by the authenticated user' instead.

activity-list-repo-s-starred-by-authenticated-user

activity-list-stargazers-for-repoDeprecated: lists users who have starred a repository; use `list stargazers` instead.

activity-list-stargazers-for-repo

activity-star-repo-for-authenticated-userDeprecated: stars a repository for the authenticated user; use `star a repository for the authenticated user` instead.

activity-star-repo-for-authenticated-user

add-an-email-address-for-the-authenticated-user

add-app-access-restrictionsReplaces GitHub app access restrictions for an existing protected branch; requires a json array of app slugs in the request body, where apps must be installed and have 'contents' write permissions.

add-app-access-restrictions

add-a-repository-collaborator

add-a-repository-to-an-app-installationAdds a repository to a GitHub app installation, granting the app access; requires authenticated user to have admin rights for the repository and access to the installation.

add-a-repository-to-an-app-installation

add-a-selected-repository-to-a-user-secretGrants a specified repository access to an authenticated user's existing codespaces secret, enabling codespaces created for that repository to use the secret.

add-a-selected-repository-to-a-user-secret

add-assignees-to-an-issueAdds or removes assignees for a GitHub issue; changes are silently ignored if the authenticated user lacks push access to the repository.

add-assignees-to-an-issue

add-labels-to-an-issueAdds labels (provided in the request body) to a repository issue; labels that do not already exist are created.

add-labels-to-an-issue

add-org-runner-labelsAdds new custom labels to an existing self-hosted runner for an organization; existing labels are not removed, and duplicates are not added.

add-org-runner-labels

add-or-update-team-membership-for-a-userAdds a GitHub user to a team or updates their role (member or maintainer), inviting them to the organization if not already a member; idempotent, returning current details if no change is made.

add-or-update-team-membership-for-a-user

add-or-update-team-project-permissionsGrants or updates a team's permissions ('read', 'write', or 'admin') for a specific project, which must exist within the specified organization and be linked to it.

add-or-update-team-project-permissions

add-or-update-team-repository-permissionsSets or updates a team's permission level for a repository within an organization; the team must be a member of the organization.

add-or-update-team-repository-permissions

add-project-collaboratorAdds a specified GitHub user as a collaborator to an existing organization project with a given permission level.

add-project-collaborator

add-repo-to-org-secret-with-selected-accessAdds a repository to an existing organization-level GitHub actions secret that is configured for 'selected' repository access.

add-repo-to-org-secret-with-selected-access

add-repo-to-org-secret-with-selected-visibilityGrants an existing repository access to an existing organization-level dependabot secret; the repository must belong to the organization, and the call succeeds without change if access already exists.

add-repo-to-org-secret-with-selected-visibility

add-runner-labelsAdds and appends custom labels to a self-hosted repository runner, which must be registered and active.

add-runner-labels

add-selected-repository-to-an-organization-secretAdds a repository to an organization secret's access list when the secret's visibility is 'selected'; this operation is idempotent.

add-selected-repository-to-an-organization-secret

add-selected-repository-to-an-organization-variableGrants a repository access to an organization-level GitHub actions variable, if that variable's visibility is set to 'selected repositories'.

add-selected-repository-to-an-organization-variable

add-social-accounts-for-the-authenticated-userAdds one or more social media links (which must be valid, full urls for platforms supported by GitHub) to the authenticated user's public GitHub profile.

add-social-accounts-for-the-authenticated-user

add-status-check-contextsAdds status check contexts (provided in the request body, e.

add-status-check-contexts

add-team-access-restrictionsOverwrites the list of teams (and their child teams) granted push access to a protected branch; the list of team slugs must be provided in the http post request body.

add-team-access-restrictions

add-user-access-restrictionsSets/replaces list of users allowed to push to a protected branch; usernames (e.

add-user-access-restrictions

add-users-to-codespaces-access-for-an-organizationSets or replaces the list of organization members granted codespaces access billed to the organization; ensure the organization's billing settings allow access for selected members.

add-users-to-codespaces-access-for-an-organization

approve-a-workflow-run-for-a-fork-pull-requestApproves a workflow run from a forked repository's pull request; call this when such a run requires manual approval due to workflow configuration.

approve-a-workflow-run-for-a-fork-pull-request

assign-an-organization-role-to-a-teamAssigns an existing organization-level role (identified by `role id`) to a team (identified by `team slug`) within a GitHub organization (`org`), provided the organization, team, and role already exist.

assign-an-organization-role-to-a-team

assign-an-organization-role-to-a-userAssigns a specific organization role to a user who is a member or an outside collaborator in a GitHub organization, using a valid role id.

assign-an-organization-role-to-a-user

auth-user-docker-conflict-packages-listLists docker packages for the authenticated user that encountered conflicts during the docker migration process.

auth-user-docker-conflict-packages-list

block-a-userBlocks an existing individual GitHub user (not an organization or your own account), preventing them from interacting with your account and repositories.

block-a-user

block-a-user-from-an-organizationBlocks an existing GitHub user from an existing organization, preventing their contributions, collaboration, and forking of the organization's repositories.

block-a-user-from-an-organization

cancel-a-github-pages-deploymentCancels an existing, ongoing or queued GitHub pages deployment for a repository using its `pages deployment id`.

cancel-a-github-pages-deployment

cancel-a-workflow-runCancels a workflow run in a GitHub repository if it is in a cancellable state (e.

cancel-a-workflow-run

check-a-tokenChecks if a GitHub app or oauth access token is valid for the specified client id and retrieves its details, typically to verify its active status and grants.

check-a-token

check-if-a-gist-is-starredChecks if a gist, identified by `gist id`, is starred by the authenticated user, returning an empty response (204) if starred, or a 404 error if not starred or not found.

check-if-a-gist-is-starred

check-if-a-person-is-followed-by-the-authenticated-userChecks if the authenticated GitHub user follows a target GitHub user; an http 204 status indicates the user is followed, while an http 404 status indicates the user is not followed or the target user does not exist.

check-if-a-person-is-followed-by-the-authenticated-user

check-if-a-pull-request-has-been-mergedChecks if a specified GitHub pull request has been merged, indicated by a 204 http status (merged) or 404 (not merged/found).

check-if-a-pull-request-has-been-merged

check-if-a-repository-is-starred-by-the-authenticated-userUse to determine if the authenticated user has starred a specific GitHub repository, which is confirmed by an http 204 status (resulting in an empty dictionary in the response data); the action fails (e.

check-if-a-repository-is-starred-by-the-authenticated-user

check-if-a-user-can-be-assignedVerifies if a GitHub user can be assigned to issues in a repository; assignability is confirmed by an http 204 (no content) response, resulting in an empty 'data' field in the response.

check-if-a-user-can-be-assigned