FAQ: GitHub Repository Scanner MCP

Q: What is the GitHub Repository Scanner MCP?

A: The GitHub Repository Scanner MCP is a Cloudflare Worker that scans GitHub repositories and provides a structured view of the repository files, directories, and contents. It’s designed for easy integration with Smithery and other MCP tools.

Q: What are the key features of the GitHub Repository Scanner MCP?

A: Key features include scanning public and private repositories, creating a structured tree view of files and directories, showing file contents, caching data for 24 hours, providing HTML and JSON output, and secure access using GitHub tokens.

Q: How do I use the GitHub Repository Scanner MCP?

A: You can use it via the web interface or programmatically via the /scan endpoint with parameters for the repository URL, GitHub token, and response format (JSON).

Q: What kind of GitHub token is required?

A: You need a GitHub Personal Access Token with either the repo scope (for private repositories) or the public_repo scope (for public repositories).

Q: How can I deploy the GitHub Repository Scanner MCP?

A: You can deploy it via Cloudflare Workers, Docker, or directly within the Smithery platform.

Q: What is MCP, and why is it important?

A: MCP (Model Context Protocol) standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs, allowing AI models to access and interact with external data sources and tools. It’s crucial for AI agents needing to make informed decisions.

Q: How does this MCP Server relate to UBOS?

A: UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform that offers this MCP Server as part of its Asset Marketplace. UBOS helps you orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with your enterprise data, build custom AI Agents, and create Multi-Agent Systems.

Q: Can I use this with private GitHub repositories?

A: Yes, you can use it with private repositories, but you need to provide a GitHub Personal Access Token with the repo scope.

Q: What is the caching mechanism for?

A: The caching mechanism improves performance by storing repository data for 24 hours, reducing the number of API calls to GitHub.

Q: Is the GitHub Repository Scanner MCP secure?

A: Yes, it’s secure. Users provide their own GitHub tokens, and the tool follows best practices for authentication and authorization.