GitHub MCP plugin auth fails: 'does not support dynamic client registration'
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Apr 17, 2026 by rshelnutt Closed Apr 21, 2026
Bug
The github@claude-plugins-official MCP plugin consistently fails to authenticate.
Steps to Reproduce
- Enable the
github@claude-plugins-officialplugin - Run
/mcpand select "Authenticate" for the GitHub MCP server - Authentication fails immediately
Error
Plugin:github:github MCP Server
Status: △ needs authentication
Auth: ✘ not authenticated
URL: https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/
Config location: Dynamically configured
Error: SDK auth failed: Incompatible auth server: does not support dynamic client registration
Expected Behavior
The GitHub MCP plugin should authenticate successfully and expose GitHub tools.
Environment
- Claude Code CLI (macOS, Darwin 23.5.0)
- Plugin:
github@claude-plugins-official - Multiple attempts, consistently reproducible
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