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GitHub GraphQL API MCP

by wanzunz

MCP de la API GraphQL de GitHub

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Una herramienta basada en MCP (Protocolo de Control de Modelos) para consultar y usar la API GraphQL de GitHub. Este proyecto proporciona un servidor que permite explorar el esquema GraphQL de GitHub y ejecutar consultas GraphQL mediante herramientas cliente MCP (como Claude AI).

¿Por qué usar la API GraphQL de GitHub?

La API GraphQL de GitHub ofrece ventajas significativas sobre las API REST tradicionales:

  • Recuperación precisa de datos : GraphQL permite a los clientes especificar exactamente qué campos necesitan, evitando el exceso de datos.

  • Consumo de tokens reducido : al solicitar solo los campos necesarios, el tamaño de la respuesta de la API se reduce significativamente, lo que disminuye el consumo de tokens del modelo de IA.

  • Solicitud única de datos relacionados : una consulta puede recuperar varios recursos relacionados, lo que reduce la cantidad de solicitudes

  • Autodocumentación : a través de su sistema de documentación integrado, puede consultar y comprender directamente el esquema de API sin documentación externa.

  • Sistema de tipos fuerte : proporciona verificación de tipos, lo que reduce errores

Este proyecto aprovecha estas ventajas para proporcionar herramientas que lo ayuden a explorar de manera efectiva el esquema de API GraphQL de GitHub y ejecutar consultas optimizadas, proporcionando a los asistentes de IA capacidades eficientes de recuperación de datos de GitHub.

Related MCP server: @cloud9-labs/mcp-github

Escenarios de aplicación

Funciones básicas

Esta herramienta implementa fácilmente las siguientes operaciones comunes:

  1. Consulta de información básica del repositorio : obtenga el nombre del repositorio, la descripción, el número de estrellas, la lista de ramas y otra información básica

  2. Recuperación de datos de problemas : consulte listas de problemas, detalles o contenido de comentarios para repositorios específicos

  3. Acceso al perfil de usuario : recupera perfiles personales de los usuarios, estadísticas de contribución y otra información pública

  4. Vista del estado de la solicitud de extracción : obtenga el estado básico de la solicitud de extracción, el contenido de los comentarios y la información de combinación

  5. Consulta de dependencias del proyecto : recupera listas de paquetes de dependencia del proyecto e información de la versión

Funciones avanzadas exploratorias

Con las capacidades de consulta flexibles de GraphQL, también puedes intentar implementar las siguientes funciones de análisis avanzadas:

  1. Análisis de tendencias de contribución del repositorio : analice la frecuencia de actualización del código y la participación de los contribuyentes agregando datos de confirmación y evaluando la actividad del proyecto.

  2. Gestión y clasificación de problemas : organice los datos de los problemas según las condiciones personalizadas, descubra problemas que necesitan un manejo prioritario y mejore la eficiencia de la gestión de proyectos.

  3. Análisis de patrones de revisión de código : analice los comentarios de PR y revise los procesos, identifique patrones de problemas comunes y optimice el flujo de trabajo de revisión de código

  4. Visualización de la red de colaboradores : cree relaciones de colaboración entre los colaboradores del proyecto, descubra colaboradores clave y áreas de especialización

  5. Evaluación del estado de las dependencias : evaluar la frecuencia de actualización y los posibles problemas de seguridad de las dependencias del proyecto, brindando sugerencias para la gestión de las dependencias.

Características

  • Consulta de tipos de raíz de esquema GraphQL de GitHub (Consulta/Mutación)

  • Obtenga documentación detallada para tipos específicos

  • Consultar documentación y parámetros para campos específicos

  • Ejecute consultas de API GraphQL de GitHub directamente, recuperando con precisión los datos necesarios y reduciendo el consumo de tokens

  • Soporte bilingüe (inglés/chino)

Prerrequisitos

  • Python 3.10 o superior

  • Token de acceso personal de GitHub (para acceder a la API de GitHub)

  • Poesía (herramienta de gestión de dependencias recomendada)

Instalación

  1. Clonar el repositorio:

git clone https://github.com/wanzunz/github_graphql_api_mcp.git
cd github_graphql_api_mcp
  1. Instalar dependencias usando Poetry:

# If you haven't installed Poetry yet, install it first:
# curl -sSL https://install.python-poetry.org | python3 -

# Install dependencies using Poetry
poetry install

# Activate the virtual environment
poetry shell

Si no utilizas poesía, puedes utilizar el método tradicional:

# Create and activate a virtual environment
python -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate  # Linux/MacOS
# or
.venv\Scripts\activate  # Windows

# Install dependencies
pip install -e .
  1. Configurar variables de entorno:

Crea un archivo .env y agrega tu token de acceso personal de GitHub:

GITHUB_TOKEN="your_github_token_here"

Puedes crearlo copiando el archivo .env.example :

cp .env.example .env

Luego edita el archivo .env , reemplazando your_github_token_here con tu token de GitHub real.

Uso

Iniciando el servidor

Asegúrate de tener activado el entorno virtual Poetry ( poetry shell ), luego:

Correr

python github_graphql_api_mcp_server.py

Una vez iniciado el servidor, puedes conectarte a él a través de un cliente MCP (como Claude AI).

Configurar en Claude Desktop

Puede configurar este servidor MCP en la aplicación de escritorio Claude para iniciarlo con un solo clic:

  1. Abra la aplicación de escritorio de Claude

  2. Vaya a configuración, busque la sección de configuración del servidor MCP

  3. Agregue la siguiente configuración (modifique según su ruta actual):

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "github_mcp": {
            "command": "<your Python interpreter path>",
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "<project path>",
                "run",
                "github_graphql_api_mcp_server.py"
            ]
        }
    }
}

Ejemplo de configuración:

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "github_mcp": {
            "command": "/usr/bin/python3",
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "/home/user/projects/github_graphql_api_mcp/",
                "run",
                "github_graphql_api_mcp_server.py"
            ]
        }
    }
}

Si utiliza conda u otras herramientas de gestión del entorno:

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "github_mcp": {
            "command": "/opt/miniconda3/bin/python",
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "/Users/username/github/github_graphql_api_mcp/",
                "run",
                "github_graphql_api_mcp_server.py"
            ]
        }
    }
}

Después de la configuración, puede iniciar el servidor MCP directamente desde la aplicación de escritorio Claude sin tener que iniciarlo manualmente.

Herramientas disponibles

El servidor proporciona las siguientes herramientas:

  1. print_type_field : Campos de consulta de tipos raíz del esquema GraphQL de GitHub

  2. graphql_schema_root_type : Obtener documentación para tipos raíz (Consulta/Mutación)

  3. graphql_schema_type : consulta la documentación para tipos específicos

  4. call_github_graphql : Ejecutar consultas de la API GraphQL de GitHub

Ejemplos de uso

Después de conectarse al servidor con un cliente MCP, puede:

  1. Documentación del tipo raíz de consulta:

    Use the graphql_schema_root_type tool, parameter type_name="QUERY"
  2. Campos de consulta de tipos específicos:

    Use the print_type_field tool, parameters type_name="QUERY", type_fields_name="repository"
  3. Consultar documentación para tipos específicos:

    Use the graphql_schema_type tool, parameter type_name="Repository"
  4. Ejecutar consultas GraphQL:

    Use the call_github_graphql tool, parameter:
    graphql="""
    query {
      viewer {
        login
        name
      }
    }
    """

Ejemplo de captura de pantalla

A continuación se muestra un ejemplo del uso de la API GraphQL de GitHub MCP con Claude:

Ejemplo de uso de MCP de la API GraphQL de GitHub

Notas

  • Asegúrese de que su token de GitHub tenga los permisos adecuados antes de usarlo

  • El token se almacena en el archivo .env , que no debe enviarse a los sistemas de control de versiones.

  • Las consultas deben cumplir con los límites de uso de la API de GitHub

Licencia

Este proyecto está licenciado bajo la Licencia MIT, una licencia muy permisiva que permite a los usuarios usar, modificar, distribuir y comercializar libremente este software, siempre que conserven el aviso de copyright y la declaración de licencia.

Consulte la licencia MIT para conocer los términos detallados.

Available Tools

4 tools
call_github_graphqlB

A tool to execute GitHub GraphQL API queries. Before using, it's recommended to check the documentation first, and include ID fields in your queries for easier follow-up operations Args: graphql: The GraphQL query Returns: str: Execution result

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
graphqlYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

B3.2/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It mentions checking documentation and including ID fields, which adds some operational context, but fails to address critical traits like authentication requirements, rate limits, error handling, or mutation vs. query behavior. For a GraphQL API tool with zero annotation coverage, this leaves significant gaps in understanding how the tool behaves in practice.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is appropriately sized and front-loaded, starting with the core purpose and usage recommendation in the first sentence. The Args and Returns sections are structured but could be more integrated. There's minimal waste, though the 'Returns: str: Execution result' is redundant given the output schema, slightly reducing efficiency.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool's complexity (GraphQL API execution) and the presence of an output schema (which handles return values), the description is partially complete. It covers basic purpose and some usage tips but lacks details on authentication, error cases, or integration with sibling tools. Without annotations and with low schema coverage, it doesn't fully equip an agent for reliable tool invocation in a GitHub context.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The description adds minimal meaning beyond the input schema: it names the single parameter 'graphql' and states it's 'The GraphQL query', which the schema already indicates as a string type. With 0% schema description coverage, the description doesn't compensate by explaining query syntax, validation rules, or examples. The baseline is 3 because the schema covers the parameter's existence and type, but the description fails to enhance understanding significantly.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the tool's purpose as 'execute GitHub GraphQL API queries' with a specific verb (execute) and resource (GitHub GraphQL API queries). It distinguishes itself from sibling tools like graphql_schema_root_type and graphql_schema_type by focusing on query execution rather than schema exploration. However, it doesn't explicitly contrast with print_type_field, leaving some sibling differentiation incomplete.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description provides implied usage guidance by recommending checking documentation first and including ID fields for follow-up operations, which suggests context for when to use this tool effectively. However, it lacks explicit when/when-not criteria or named alternatives to sibling tools, leaving the agent to infer optimal usage scenarios without clear boundaries.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

graphql_schema_root_typeC

A tool to query GitHub GraphQL schema root types. You need to provide the root type name (QUERY/MUTATION) Args: type_name: root type (QUERY or MUTATION) Returns: str: Documentation content

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
type_nameYes

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden but offers minimal behavioral context. It states the tool returns documentation content as a string but doesn't disclose authentication requirements, rate limits, error handling, or what specific documentation format to expect. The 'query' verb implies read-only, but this isn't explicitly confirmed.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is appropriately sized with three sentences: purpose statement, parameter guidance, and return value. It's front-loaded with the core function. Minor improvements could include bullet points for Args/Returns, but overall it's efficient with minimal waste.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a tool with no annotations, no output schema, and low schema coverage, the description is incomplete. It lacks details on authentication, error cases, the structure of returned documentation, or how this integrates with sibling tools. The return type 'str: Documentation content' is vague without examples or format specifications.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%, but the description compensates by explaining that 'type_name' should be 'QUERY or MUTATION' and represents the 'root type name.' This adds meaningful context beyond the schema's generic 'Type Name' title, though it doesn't detail format constraints or examples.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the tool's purpose as 'query GitHub GraphQL schema root types' with specific resource (GitHub GraphQL schema) and verb (query). It distinguishes from sibling 'graphql_schema_type' by focusing on root types only, though it doesn't explicitly contrast with 'call_github_graphql' or 'print_type_field'.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'graphql_schema_type' for non-root types or 'call_github_graphql' for actual queries. The description mentions needing to provide root type name but doesn't explain use cases or prerequisites.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

graphql_schema_typeB

A tool to query specific type documentation in GitHub GraphQL schema. You need to provide the type_name Args: type_name: Type name like SecurityAdvisoryConnection Returns: str: Documentation content

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
type_nameYes

TDQS

B3.1/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states the tool queries documentation, implying a read-only operation, but doesn't specify if it's safe, requires authentication, has rate limits, or what happens on errors. For a query tool with zero annotation coverage, this leaves significant behavioral gaps.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is appropriately sized and front-loaded: the first sentence states the purpose clearly. The 'Args:' and 'Returns:' sections are structured but slightly redundant with the schema. It's concise with no wasted words, though the formatting could be more integrated.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool's low complexity (1 parameter, no output schema, no annotations), the description is somewhat complete but has gaps. It covers the basic purpose and parameter semantics but lacks usage guidelines, behavioral details, and output explanation. For a simple query tool, it's adequate but not fully comprehensive.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate. It explains the single parameter 'type_name' as 'Type name like `SecurityAdvisoryConnection`,' adding meaning beyond the schema's basic 'string' type. This clarifies the parameter's purpose and provides an example, though it could be more detailed about valid type names or constraints.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the tool's purpose: 'query specific type documentation in GitHub GraphQL schema.' It specifies the verb ('query'), resource ('type documentation'), and domain ('GitHub GraphQL schema'). However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like 'graphql_schema_root_type' or 'print_type_field' beyond mentioning 'specific type' documentation.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description provides minimal guidance: 'You need to provide the type_name' and gives an example ('SecurityAdvisoryConnection'). It doesn't explain when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'graphql_schema_root_type' or 'print_type_field,' nor does it mention prerequisites or exclusions. The guidance is basic and lacks context for tool selection.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

Tool Schema Changelog

Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. 4 tool updates
    • First observedcall_github_graphql
    • First observedgraphql_schema_root_type
    • First observedgraphql_schema_type
    • First observedprint_type_field

TDQS

B3.1/5.0
Disambiguation3/5

The tools have overlapping purposes focused on GitHub GraphQL schema exploration, which could cause confusion. call_github_graphql is distinct for executing queries, but graphql_schema_root_type, graphql_schema_type, and print_type_field all retrieve schema documentation with subtle differences in scope (root types vs. specific types vs. root type fields). Descriptions help clarify, but an agent might struggle to choose between them for schema inspection tasks.

Naming Consistency4/5

Tool names follow a consistent snake_case pattern with clear verb_noun structure (e.g., call_github_graphql, graphql_schema_type). Minor deviations exist, such as graphql_schema_root_type using 'root_type' while print_type_field uses 'type_field', but overall the naming is predictable and readable across all tools.

Tool Count4/5

With 4 tools, the count is reasonable for a GitHub GraphQL API server, providing a focused set for query execution and schema exploration. It's slightly thin for comprehensive API coverage but well-scoped for its intended purpose, avoiding bloat while supporting core workflows like querying and schema lookup.

Completeness3/5

The tool set covers query execution and schema documentation retrieval, but has notable gaps for a GitHub API surface. It lacks CRUD operations for resources like repositories, issues, or pull requests, and doesn't support mutations or advanced query building. Agents can work around this by crafting GraphQL queries, but the surface is incomplete for typical GitHub automation tasks.

Maintenance

ActivityInactive
ResponsivenessSyncing

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