Overview
The GitHub Actions MCP Server provides a dedicated MCP interface to interact with the GitHub Actions API. It enables AI assistants to list, view, trigger, cancel, and rerun workflows, and to analyze workflow runs and their jobs. The server exposes a defined set of tools, including list_workflows, get_workflow, get_workflow_usage, list_workflow_runs, get_workflow_run, get_workflow_run_jobs, trigger_workflow, cancel_workflow_run, and rerun_workflow, each with specified inputs and return values. It emphasizes robust type validation to handle API variations, clear and enhanced error messages, and security-focused design featuring timeout handling, rate limiting, and strict URL validation. The MCP server is compatible with multiple AI coding assistants such as Claude Desktop, Codeium, and Windsurf, facilitating integration into AI-assisted workflows. Build instructions cover Unix-like and Windows environments, with commands to install, build, and start, and sample usage demonstrates listing workflows or triggering a workflow. The project is available as a practical example and will be archived as official GitHub Actions support matures, but remains useful for exploring MCP server design for GitHub Actions.
Features
Complete Workflow Management
List, view, trigger, cancel, and rerun workflows.
Workflow Run Analysis
Get detailed information about workflow runs and their jobs.
Comprehensive Error Handling
Clear error messages with enhanced details.
Flexible Type Validation
Robust type checking with graceful handling of API variations.
Security-Focused Design
Timeout handling, rate limiting, and strict URL validation.
Who Is This For?
- AI coding assistants:Interact with GitHub Actions via MCP to manage workflows, runs, and data.
- Developers integrating MCP server with GitHub Actions:Build AI-enabled automation tools that trigger and monitor workflows.
- GitHub Actions users exploring AI-assisted management:Leverage MCP server to list workflows, fetch run details, and trigger workflows.




