[DOCS] GitHub MCP docs example does not actually work
Documentation Type
Incorrect/outdated documentation
Documentation Location
https://code.claude.com/docs/en/mcp#example-connect-to-github-for-code-reviews
Section/Topic
Example: Connect to GitHub for code reviews
Current Documentation
claude mcp add --transport http github https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/
Authenticate if needed by selecting “Authenticate” for GitHub:
/mcp
Then work with GitHub:
What's Wrong or Missing?
This github server does not work as is.
- The
claude mcp add ...does add an github mcp server - But when running
/mcpin claude and selecting auth, Claude returns the error "Error: SDK auth failed: Incompatible auth server: does not support dynamic client registration"
I suspect this server actually requires a Client ID to work
Suggested Improvement
Remove the example completely
I think unfortunately, you're trying to show a simple example rather than github specifically. Given github doesn't work, or maybe requires additional steps to set up client id / client secret, should just remove this
Impact
Low - Minor confusion or inconvenience
Additional Context
_No response_
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