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

  1. Enable the github@claude-plugins-official plugin
  2. Run /mcp and select "Authenticate" for the GitHub MCP server
  3. 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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