erm-github-mcp
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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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 |
|
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.jsonHerramientas
Herramienta | Descripción |
| Comprobación de estado: devuelve |
| 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 buildEjecutar en modo stdio (para usar con Bob desktop)
node build/index.jsEjecutar en modo HTTP localmente
MCP_TRANSPORT=http PORT=3000 node build/index.jsPrueba el endpoint de salud:
curl http://localhost:3000/healthEjecución con Docker
Compilar la imagen
docker build -t erm-github-mcp .Ejecutar el contenedor
docker run -p 3000:3000 erm-github-mcpUsar Docker Compose
docker compose up --buildCI/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*):
Compilación de TypeScript —
npm ci+tsc(falla rápido ante errores de tipo)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-engineUna 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=30003 — Obtén la URL pública
ibmcloud ce application get --name erm-github-mcp --output url4 — 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 |
|
| Establécelo en |
|
| 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 buildLicencia
Available Tools
2 toolsget_server_infoA
Returns metadata about this running MCP server instance.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No parameters | |||
TDQS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| message | No | Optional message to echo back |
TDQS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2 tool updates
v0.1.0- First observed
get_server_info - First observed
ping
TDQS
Scored across 2 tools
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.
Both tools follow a consistent verb_noun naming pattern (ping, get_server_info) with snake_case, matching the expected convention.
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.
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.
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