Recently, GitHub officially open-sourced a brand-new MCP (Model Context Protocol) server, seamlessly integrating with the GitHub API to provide developers with a more efficient workflow. This server, developed jointly by GitHub and Anthropic, is rewritten in Go and boasts enhanced power and usability compared to its predecessor. It retains all the functionalities of the old server while adding support for automated GitHub workflows, enabling the extraction of issues and information from GitHub repositories.

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This MCP server runs in various environments, including VS Code's Agent Mode, Claude Desktop, and any platform supporting the MCP protocol. As the MCP ecosystem matures, its flexibility and scalability are attracting considerable attention. A user tweeted, "The MCP ecosystem is getting better and better. I'll try developing an MCP for a WeChat bot when I have time!" This reflects developers' anticipation and enthusiasm for MCP's potential.

The open-sourcing of the GitHub MCP server marks a further deepening of the integration between AI and development tools. Whether optimizing code management or automating tasks, it offers powerful support for developers. In the future, as more developers join the MCP ecosystem, its applications are expected to expand further.

GitHub MCP Server: https://github.com/github/github-mcp-server VS Code Agent Mode

Official Documentation: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/chat/chat-agent-mode