julien-mcp-github-docker

Install GitHub MCP via Docker. Use when user needs GitHub integration through Docker container.

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Install this agent skill to your Project

npx add-skill https://github.com/majiayu000/claude-skill-registry/tree/main/skills/development/julien-mcp-github-docker

SKILL.md

MCP GitHub (Docker) Installer

This skill installs the GitHub MCP server via Docker into the current project.

Installation Procedure

When the user asks to install GitHub Docker MCP:

Check for existing .mcp.json in the project root
Merge configuration - Add this server to mcpServers:

json

{
  "github-docker": {
    "command": "docker",
    "args": ["run", "-i", "--rm", "-e", "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN", "ghcr.io/github/github-mcp-server"],
    "env": {
      "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "${GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN}"
    }
  }
}

If .mcp.json doesn't exist, create it with the full structure:

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-docker": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": ["run", "-i", "--rm", "-e", "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN", "ghcr.io/github/github-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "${GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN}"
      }
    }
  }
}

Environment Variables Required

GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN: Your GitHub Personal Access Token

Prerequisites

Docker installed and running

Usage After Installation

Restart Claude Code to activate the MCP server.

Skill Chaining

Input: User request to install GitHub Docker MCP
Output: Configured .mcp.json with github-docker server
Tools Used: Read, Edit, Write
Chains With: GitHub HTTP MCP as alternative

Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
Docker not running	Start Docker Desktop
Image pull failed	Check network and Docker Hub access
Token invalid	Generate new PAT at github.com/settings/tokens
Permission denied	Run Docker with appropriate permissions