[Preview] MCP Server Support in GitHub.com

[Akash1134]

👋 Welcome to the discussion for MCP Server Support—a new capability in GitHub.com! With MCP servers, Copilot can leverage external information sources (like Atlassian, Notion, Sentry, Linear, and more) to provide richer, more contextual responses in GitHub.

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Key Features ✨

• Integrate External Tools: Add MCP servers to connect Copilot with external sources for code, docs, design files, issue trackers, monitoring, and more.
• Flexible & Open:
  • Supported integrations include both official and open-source servers.
  • Servers must be remotely hosted, support SSE/Streamable HTTP, and comply with OAuth 2.1.
• Contextual Intelligence: Copilot intelligently invokes tools provided by your MCP servers based on your chat requests and each tool’s description.
• Security First: Only install servers you trust. Info shared with external servers may include proprietary data—review access and permissions before connecting.

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Favorite Use Cases ⭐

• Project Management Integration: Bring in issues and tasks from Jira so Copilot can answer project-related questions and automate workflows.
• Documentation & Knowledge Base: Integrate Notion or Confluence so Copilot can reference up-to-date docs, onboarding guides, and FAQs.
• Monitoring & Alerts: Use Sentry integration to discuss error reports, incidents, and troubleshooting steps in context.
• Custom Workflows: Leverage open-source MCP servers for niche tools, internal systems, or personalized automation.

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Getting Started

• Go to github.com/copilot
• Select Tools > New Tool
• Enter your server URL and complete authentication, if required
• Start chatting with Copilot—now powered by your external sources!

To remove a server, visit github.com/settings/mcp.

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Important Security Notice ⚠️

• Only install MCP servers you trust.
• Do not install servers on accounts with sensitive/confidential info unless sharing is explicitly permitted.
• GitHub assumes no responsibility for data sent to external servers.

Please Share Feedback 🤝

This is an early preview, and your feedback is vital! Try adding a MCP Server and let us know what you think—comment below or use the inline feedback button.

We’re excited to see what you build! 🚀

[Msanzdelrio]

Hi @Akash1134 ! very exciting! What features of Copilot would this apply to? Spark? Spaces? Coding Agent? or only the regular GitHub.com Copilot chat for now?

[khenckel]

@Msanzdelrio regular Copilot Chat for this first version, but where else are you looking to see it exposed?

[Msanzdelrio]

Thanks for coming back @khenckel ! I serve our services and channel partners in EMEA and globally (for some of them). I am thinking about some of the use cases that would position with customers. Integrations is always top of mind for them. Getting Spaces with MCP support to include, not only GitHub related info but also third party's knowledge would definitely be in their top of mind 👀

[victormoni]

Amazing @Akash1134 thank you! 😁👍

Upvoated +1 ✔️

[KakaSir96]

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