GitHub Releases MCP Server

by SLineroDev

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About

A powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) toolkit for GitHub releases management. This server provides comprehensive tools for accessing, comparing, and analyzing GitHub repository releases with rich formatting and detailed information.

Details

Author: SLineroDev
GitHub stars: 3
Downloads: 269
Categories: Developer Tools

- Detailed release information for specific versions
- Version comparison between any two releases
- Release listing with configurable limits and pre-release filtering
- Supports semantic version formats (v1.0.0, @1.0.0, 1.0.0)
- Rich emoji-enhanced output for readability
- Pagination support for repositories with many releases
- Optional GitHub token authentication for private repos and higher rate limits

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below

Plugin Name GitHub Releases MCP Server

Command (node, npx, python, etc.)

Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "github releases mcp server": {
            "github-releases-mcp": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@slinerodev/github-releases-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_token"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "github releases mcp server": {
            "github-releases-mcp": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@slinerodev/github-releases-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_token"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "github releases mcp server": {
            "github-releases-mcp": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@slinerodev/github-releases-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_token"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "github releases mcp server": {
            "github-releases-mcp": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@slinerodev/github-releases-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_token"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "github releases mcp server": {
            "github-releases-mcp": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@slinerodev/github-releases-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_token"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "github releases mcp server": {
            "github-releases-mcp": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@slinerodev/github-releases-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_token"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "github releases mcp server": {
            "github-releases-mcp": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@slinerodev/github-releases-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_token"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "github releases mcp server": {
            "github-releases-mcp": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@slinerodev/github-releases-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_token"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "github releases mcp server": {
            "github-releases-mcp": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@slinerodev/github-releases-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_token"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "github releases mcp server": {
            "github-releases-mcp": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@slinerodev/github-releases-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_token"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "github releases mcp server": {
            "github-releases-mcp": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@slinerodev/github-releases-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_token"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "github releases mcp server": {
            "github-releases-mcp": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@slinerodev/github-releases-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_token"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "github releases mcp server": {
            "github-releases-mcp": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@slinerodev/github-releases-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_token"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "github releases mcp server": {
            "github-releases-mcp": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@slinerodev/github-releases-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_token"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "github releases mcp server": {
            "github-releases-mcp": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@slinerodev/github-releases-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_token"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

From the repository

Install and run via npx: GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN=your_token npx @slinerodev/github-releases-mcp. Alternatively, configure it in your MCP client’s config file (Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop, or Windsurf) using the published npm package or a local development version. The server exposes three tools: github_release_info, github_releases_compare, and github_releases_list.

`github_release_info`

Get detailed information about a specific GitHub release version. Supports semantic versioning formats (v1.0.0, @1.0.0, 1.0.0) and returns comprehensive release details including tag name, release title, publication date, and full release notes. Perfect for understanding what changed in a specific version or for documentation purposes.

`github_releases_compare`

Compare changes between two GitHub release versions. Ideal for understanding what changed between versions, generating changelogs, or migration guides. Returns a chronological list of all releases between the two versions with their full release notes, making it perfect for analyzing the evolution of features, bug fixes, and breaking changes. Supports semantic versioning formats (v1.0.0, @1.0.0, 1.0.0).

`github_releases_list`

List all GitHub releases for a repository with rich formatting and comprehensive details. Returns releases in chronological order with emojis for better readability (🔖 for versions, 🗓️ for dates, 📝 for descriptions). Perfect for getting an overview of a project's release history, finding the latest version, or monitoring release frequency. Supports pagination and filtering of pre-releases.

`github_org_packages`

List all packages for a GitHub organization. Returns detailed information about each package including its name, type, visibility, and repository details. Perfect for discovering available packages and their metadata in an organization.

`github_repo_readme`

Fetch the README file for a GitHub repository and return its plain text content. Useful for discovering package names and documentation in monorepos.

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "github releases mcp server": {
            "github-releases-mcp": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@slinerodev/github-releases-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_token"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

McpServers

{
    "github-releases-mcp": {
        "command": "npx",
        "args": [
            "@slinerodev/github-releases-mcp"
        ],
        "env": {
            "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_token"
        }
    }
}

GitHub Releases MCP Server

Features

- 🔍 Detailed Release Information: Get comprehensive details about specific releases
- 📊 Version Comparison: Compare changes between any two versions
- 📋 Release Listing: Get formatted lists of releases with filtering options
- 🏷️ Semantic Version Support: Handles various version formats (v1.0.0, @1.0.0, 1.0.0)
- 🎯 Pre-release Filtering: Option to include or exclude pre-releases
- 📝 Rich Formatting: Emoji-enhanced output for better readability
- 🔄 Pagination Support: Handles repositories with many releases
- 🔒 Authentication: Optional GitHub token support for private repositories and extended rate limit

Configuration

The server accepts the following optional environment variables:

- GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN: GitHub Personal Access Token (optional). If provided, it will be used to authenticate API requests, allowing for higher rate limits and access to private repositories.

Quick Start

You can run this MCP server using npx:

```bash

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From the repository

github_release_info

github_releases_compare

github_releases_list

github_org_packages

github_repo_readme

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