julien-mcp-github-http

Install GitHub MCP via HTTP/Copilot API. Use when user needs GitHub Copilot MCP endpoint.

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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-http

SKILL.md

MCP GitHub HTTP Installer

This skill installs the GitHub HTTP MCP server into the current project (uses Copilot API).

Installation Procedure

When the user asks to install GitHub HTTP MCP:

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

json

{
  "github-http": {
    "type": "http",
    "url": "https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/",
    "headers": {
      "Authorization": "Bearer ${GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN2}"
    }
  }
}

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

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-http": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer ${GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN2}"
      }
    }
  }
}

Environment Variables Required

GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN2: Your GitHub Copilot token

Usage After Installation

Restart Claude Code to activate the MCP server.

Skill Chaining

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

Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
401 Unauthorized	Check GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN2 is valid
Copilot not enabled	Ensure GitHub Copilot subscription is active
Rate limit exceeded	Wait or use a different token
Connection refused	Check network and GitHub API status