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GitHub MCP: summarize open PRs and create GitHub issues

Connect the GitHub MCP server to Warp to summarize open PRs, create issues from TODO comments, and automate repo management.

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The GitHub MCP Server lets Warp agents read, write, and automate tasks in your GitHub repositories directly — no manual tab-switching required.

2. Setup

Section titled “2. Setup”

Step 1. Get a GitHub personal access token

Section titled “Step 1. Get a GitHub personal access token”
  1. Go to GitHub > Settings > Developer Settings > Personal Access Tokens
  2. Create a new token and enable:
    • ✅ repo
    • ✅ read:user

Step 2. Add the server in Warp

Section titled “Step 2. Add the server in Warp”
  1. Open the MCP Panel via Command Palette (Cmd+P)
  2. Click Add Server
  3. Paste in your JSON config and the access token
  4. Save — and you’ll see the available endpoints immediately

Step 3. Workflow 1 — summarize all open PRs

Section titled “Step 3. Workflow 1 — summarize all open PRs”

Use Warp’s agent to summarize pull requests:

Behind the scenes, the MCP server:

  • Lists PRs
  • Fetches comments and reviews
  • Compiles summaries with clickable links

Perfect for daily PR triage or stand-ups.

Step 4. Workflow 2 — create GitHub issues from TODOs

Section titled “Step 4. Workflow 2 — create GitHub issues from TODOs”

Use a saved prompt to automate issue creation.

Warp:

  1. Scans your codebase for TODO comments
  2. Calls create_issue for each one via MCP
  3. Generates a linked list of new issues

This turns scattered notes into trackable tickets instantly.

Why it’s useful

Section titled “Why it’s useful”
  • Save 20–30 minutes per session
  • Keep repos synchronized automatically
  • Enable PR summaries, issue tracking, and automation — all inside Warp.