github-fetcher-mcp

MCP server · npm · graded 2026-10-22Source linked

MCP server for fetching GitHub repository files and directory trees

No outside reports on file

github-fetcher-mcp reads and writes local folders and connects to external service APIs; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 22, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

Local filesReads & writes local foldersREVIEW
Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
Package sourcenpm (github-fetcher-mcp)PUBLIC

Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.

Install

npx -y github-fetcher-mcp

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Everything known

We found nothing about this project in the sources we read (last checked 2026-10-30). That does not mean it has no problems.

0 incidents · 0 advisories · 0 news articles · 0 community threads · checked 2026-10-30

Popularity grade: D (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-22.

Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.

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About GitHub Fetcher MCP

GitHub Fetcher MCP is an MCP server focused on Developer tools and Web & browsing: MCP server for fetching GitHub repository files and directory trees.

It is published on npm as github-fetcher-mcp and hosted on GitHub at choesumin/github-fetcher-mcp (25 weekly npm downloads). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: reads & writes local folders, connects to outside service api.

Setup

These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.

npm command

npx -y github-fetcher-mcp

MCP client config

For Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json) or Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json).

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-fetcher-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "github-fetcher-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Why this grade

DD — High risk signals

Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

13/100

Weekly npm downloads: 25
Listing last refreshed: 2026-10-28

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Risks to watch for

Local folder write access: Can create, edit, or delete files on disk. Restrict its working directory to a dedicated project folder and never mount home or credential directories.
External API & account scope: Connects to third-party service APIs. Use a dedicated, least-privilege token scoped only to the workspaces or repositories this tool needs.
Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (github-fetcher-mcp). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install GitHub Fetcher MCP?

Run npx -y github-fetcher-mcp in your terminal, or add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json as shown in the Setup section on this page. Full setup docs and environment variables are in github.com/choesumin/github-fetcher-mcp.

Are there security reports about GitHub Fetcher MCP?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). GitHub Fetcher MCP currently holds Grade D (High risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Review the permissions and source repository before granting access to local files, shell commands, or API keys.

Is GitHub Fetcher MCP actively maintained?

GitHub Fetcher MCP has 25 weekly npm downloads. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-28. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/choesumin/github-fetcher-mcp before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to GitHub Fetcher MCP?

You can compare GitHub Fetcher MCP side by side with other GitHub MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.

Maintain or use GitHub Fetcher MCP? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.

AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade D for GitHub Fetcher MCP

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Terminal check:

terminal

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: github-fetcher-mcp
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/choesumin-github-fetcher-mcp
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** Reads & writes local folders
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** npm (github-fetcher-mcp)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts github-fetcher-mcp`
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 22, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type: App connector
Publisher: choesumin
Source code: github.com/choesumin/github-fetcher-mcp
Install command: npm install github-fetcher-mcp
Est. context load: ~850 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.43% of 200k context)
Popularity: 25 weekly npm downloads
Last updated: 2026-10-28
Last graded: 2026-10-22

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