## About the {% data variables.product.github %} MCP server

The {% data variables.product.github %} MCP server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server provided and maintained by {% data variables.product.github %}. MCP allows you to integrate AI capabilities with other tools and services, enhancing your development experience by providing context-aware AI assistance.

For a full introduction to the {% data variables.product.github %} MCP server and an overview of MCP, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/concepts/about-mcp).