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Private GitHub Search

Provides authenticated access to a specific private GitHub repository for file content retrieval, co...

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Updated Nov 22, 2025
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Provides authenticated access to a specific private GitHub repository for file content retrieval, code search, issue search, and detailed commit history with file diffs.
  1. Log in to Your GitHub Account

  2. Create a New Personal Access Token

    • Click the “Generate new token” button.
    • Give your token a name/description (e.g., “Obsidian GitHub MCP”).
    • Select the appropriate expiration (recommended: set an expiration date for better security).
  3. Select Token Scopes

    • For private repositories, check the box for repo.
    • For public repositories, check the box for public_repo.
    • If you are connecting to organization repositories, check read:org.
  4. Generate and Copy the Token

    • Click “Generate token” to create it.
    • Copy the token immediately—the full token is displayed only once and cannot be retrieved again.
  5. Gather Other Repository Details

    • Note your GitHub username or organization name for GITHUB_OWNER.
    • Note the repository name that contains your Obsidian vault for GITHUB_REPO.
  6. Fill Values in the FastMCP Connection Interface

    • In the FastMCP connection window, click the "Install Now" button for this connection.
    • Enter the following values:
      • GITHUB_TOKEN: The personal access token you generated.
      • GITHUB_OWNER: Your GitHub username or organization name.
      • GITHUB_REPO: The name of the repository containing your Obsidian vault.
  7. Save and Confirm

    • Save your settings and confirm that the connection is successful.

The required environment variables are:

  • GITHUB_TOKEN
  • GITHUB_OWNER
  • GITHUB_REPO

How to Install Private GitHub Search

Install Private GitHub Search MCP server with one click through FastMCP. Choose your preferred AI development tool below:

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Click "Claude Desktop" in Quick Start

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Click "Cursor IDE" in Quick Start

VS Code

Click "VS Code" in Quick Start

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