From e3fd1c6128234c602530c677b12696e534dd8c15 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: faisalsaificode Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2025 20:21:03 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] docs: add example mcp.json to fix 'inputs' error in VS Code --- README.md | 30 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 30 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ae4d3627..378cf9bf 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -20,6 +20,36 @@ Built for developers who want to connect their AI tools to GitHub context and ca The remote GitHub MCP Server is hosted by GitHub and provides the easiest method for getting up and running. If your MCP host does not support remote MCP servers, don't worry! You can use the [local version of the GitHub MCP Server](https://github.com/github/github-mcp-server?tab=readme-ov-file#local-github-mcp-server) instead. +## 🧠 VS Code: Example `mcp.json` + +If you see this error when installing the MCP server: + +> Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'inputs') + +You need to create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file with input definitions. Example: + +```json +{ + "inputs": [ + { + "id": "github_token", + "type": "promptString", + "description": "GitHub Personal Access Token", + "password": true + } + ], + "servers": { + "github": { + "type": "http", + "url": "https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp", + "env": { + "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "${input:github_token}" + } + } + } +} + + ### Prerequisites 1. A compatible MCP host with remote server support (VS Code 1.101+, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.) pFad - Phonifier reborn

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