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erm-github-mcp

Un servidor básico del Model Context Protocol (MCP) escrito en TypeScript. Diseñado para compilarse a partir del código fuente, empaquetarse en un contenedor con Docker y desplegarse en IBM Code Engine.


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Related MCP server: My Awesome MCP

Visión general

Este servidor admite dos transportes:

Transporte

Cuándo se usa

Cómo se activa

stdio

Desarrollo local / Bob desktop

Predeterminado (no se necesita ninguna variable de entorno)

HTTP Streamable

Docker / Code Engine

MCP_TRANSPORT=http

El transporte HTTP expone un endpoint /health en GET /health para las sondas de liveness.


Estructura del proyecto

.
├── src/
│   └── index.ts          # Server entry point — add tools here
├── build/                # Compiled output (git-ignored)
├── .github/
│   └── workflows/
│       └── build-push.yml  # CI: typecheck → build → push to GHCR
├── Dockerfile            # Multi-stage build (builder + runtime)
├── docker-compose.yml    # Local container testing
├── tsconfig.json
└── package.json

Herramientas

Herramienta

Descripción

ping

Comprobación de estado: devuelve pong y repite un mensaje opcional

get_server_info

Devuelve el nombre del servidor, la versión, el transporte, la versión de Node y el tiempo de actividad


Desarrollo local

Requisitos previos

  • Node.js 20+

  • npm 10+

Instalar y compilar

npm install
npm run build

Ejecutar en modo stdio (para usar con Bob desktop)

node build/index.js

Ejecutar en modo HTTP localmente

MCP_TRANSPORT=http PORT=3000 node build/index.js

Prueba el endpoint de salud:

curl http://localhost:3000/health

Ejecución con Docker

Compilar la imagen

docker build -t erm-github-mcp .

Ejecutar el contenedor

docker run -p 3000:3000 erm-github-mcp

Usar Docker Compose

docker compose up --build

CI/CD con GitHub Actions

El flujo de trabajo que se encuentra en .github/workflows/build-push.yml se ejecuta en cada push a main y en las etiquetas de versión (v*):

  1. Compilación de TypeScript — npm ci + tsc (falla rápido ante errores de tipo)

  2. Compilación y push de Docker — imagen multiplataforma (linux/amd64, linux/arm64) publicada en el GitHub Container Registry (GHCR)

La imagen se publica como:

ghcr.io/<your-github-username>/erm-github-mcp:<tag>

No es necesario configurar secretos: el flujo de trabajo usa el GITHUB_TOKEN integrado.

Hacer público el paquete

Después del primer push, ve a GitHub → Paquetes → erm-github-mcp → Configuración del paquete y establece la visibilidad en Public para que Code Engine pueda extraerla sin credenciales.


Despliegue en IBM Code Engine

Requisitos previos

  • IBM Cloud CLI con el plugin de Code Engine:

    ibmcloud plugin install code-engine
  • Una cuenta de IBM Cloud y un proyecto de Code Engine

Pasos

1 — Selecciona tu proyecto

ibmcloud ce project select --name <your-project-name>

2 — Despliega la aplicación

Reemplaza <tag> con la etiqueta de la imagen que quieras desplegar (por ejemplo, main o v0.1.0):

ibmcloud ce application create \
  --name erm-github-mcp \
  --image ghcr.io/<your-github-username>/erm-github-mcp:<tag> \
  --port 3000 \
  --min-scale 0 \
  --max-scale 5 \
  --env MCP_TRANSPORT=http \
  --env PORT=3000

3 — Obtén la URL pública

ibmcloud ce application get --name erm-github-mcp --output url

4 — Actualiza después de un nuevo push de la imagen

ibmcloud ce application update \
  --name erm-github-mcp \
  --image ghcr.io/<your-github-username>/erm-github-mcp:<new-tag>

Variables de entorno

Variable

Predeterminado

Descripción

MCP_TRANSPORT

stdio

Establécelo en http en los contenedores

PORT

3000

Puerto HTTP en el que escucha el servidor


Conexión con Bob (IBM Bob Desktop)

HTTP (remoto — después de desplegar en Code Engine)

Añade lo siguiente a tu mcp.json de Bob:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "erm-github-mcp": {
      "url": "https://<your-code-engine-url>"
    }
  }
}

stdio (local — para desarrollo)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "erm-github-mcp": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/absolute/path/to/erm-github-mcp/build/index.js"]
    }
  }
}

Ampliación del servidor

Añade nuevas herramientas en src/index.ts usando server.tool():

server.tool(
  "my_tool",
  "Description shown to the AI",
  {
    input_field: z.string().describe("What this field does"),
  },
  async ({ input_field }) => ({
    content: [{ type: "text", text: `Result: ${input_field}` }],
  })
);

A continuación, vuelve a compilar:

npm run build

Licencia

Apache 2.0

Available Tools

2 tools
get_server_infoA

Returns metadata about this running MCP server instance.

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No parameters

TDQS

A3.5/5.0
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. 'Returns metadata' implies a read-only operation, but it does not explicitly say so, nor does it disclose what the response contains or whether there are side effects. For a zero-parameter tool this is adequate, but it misses the chance to confirm non-mutating behavior and response shape.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

A single, front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It states the verb, resource, and scope efficiently. Perfect for a zero-parameter tool.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a simple read-only metadata tool with no parameters and no output schema, the description is mostly complete. It tells the agent what the tool does. However, it could be slightly more explicit about the types of metadata returned (e.g., server version, protocol, capabilities) and could mention that it is safe to call without side effects. The lack of any relationship to 'ping' also leaves a small gap.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The tool has zero parameters, so there is nothing for the description to explain beyond what the schema already shows (empty properties). The baseline is 4 because the schema fully covers parameters, and the description adds no ambiguity. No extra value needed.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states a clear verb ('Returns') and resource ('metadata about this running MCP server instance'). It distinguishes from ping (which implies liveness check), though 'metadata' is generic and could be more specific about what metadata (e.g., version, capabilities). Still, the purpose is unmistakable.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance on when to use this vs the sibling tool 'ping'. Both relate to server status, but the description doesn't explain which to call for what. An agent would have to infer that ping checks connectivity while this fetches metadata, but no explicit when/when-not is provided.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

pingA

Health-check tool. Returns 'pong' and echoes the optional message back.

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
messageNoOptional message to echo back

TDQS

A4.1/5.0
Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden, and it discloses both the return value ('pong') and the side effect (echoing the message). 'Health-check' strongly implies a non-mutating, safe operation. It does not explicitly state non-destructiveness, but for a ping the disclosed behavior is effectively complete.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two short sentences, no filler, with the purpose front-loaded before the return-behavior detail. Every word earns its place; this is a model of concise health-check documentation.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a tool this simple — one optional parameter, no required fields, no nested objects, no output schema — the description tells an agent everything needed to call it correctly and predict the response. Nothing meaningful is missing.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, so the single message parameter is already documented ('Optional message to echo back'). The description reinforces the echo behavior in prose, which adds marginal context beyond the schema but does not materially expand on it, landing at the baseline for high-coverage schemas.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states a specific purpose ('health-check tool') and the precise behavior ('returns pong and echoes the optional message back'). This is clear, specific, and inherently distinguishes it from the get_server_info sibling, whose name implies returning server details rather than a liveness signal.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The 'health-check tool' phrasing implies when it should be used, and it is self-evident for a ping utility. However, there is no explicit guidance on when to prefer this over get_server_info or any stated exclusions. For a trivial tool the context is clear enough, but it stops short of explicit alternative routing.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

Tool Schema Changelog

Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. 2 tool updatesv0.1.0
    • First observedget_server_info
    • First observedping

TDQS

A3.5/5.0

Scored across 2 tools

Disambiguation5/5

The two tools serve clearly distinct purposes: ping is a health check, while get_server_info provides instance metadata. There is zero overlap between them.

Naming Consistency5/5

Both tools follow a consistent verb_noun naming pattern (ping, get_server_info) with snake_case, matching the expected convention.

Tool Count1/5

With only two generic tools and a server name indicating GitHub integration, the count is severely inadequate. The tools are trivial and unrelated to the apparent domain, representing an extreme mismatch.

Completeness1/5

The server name implies GitHub functionality, but the tool surface offers only health check and server info. No GitHub operations exist, leaving obvious and critical gaps.

Maintenance

ActivitySlowing
ResponsivenessNo issues

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