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.cursor/rules/06-github-mcp.mdc). Copyright stays with the author.
GitHub MCP Integration Guidelines
MCP Server Usage
- Leverage GitHub MCP server capabilities for repository operations
- Use GitHub API instead of direct git commands when possible
- Implement proper authentication and error handling for GitHub operations
- Follow GitHub API rate limiting best practices
Repository Management
- Use MCP tools for repository creation, cloning, and modification
- Implement proper GitHub workflow integration
- Handle GitHub webhooks and API responses appropriately
- Maintain consistent repository structure and documentation
Best Practices
- Always validate GitHub operations before execution
- Implement proper error recovery for API failures
- Use GitHub's REST and GraphQL APIs efficiently
- Follow GitHub's security and access control guidelines