New: GitHub MCP Now Available in Scout

We're thrilled to announce that Scout now supports GitHub MCP (Model Context Protocol) integration, bringing the full power of GitHub's development platform directly to your Scout agents through natural conversation!

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What is GitHub MCP?

GitHub is the world's leading platform for software development, hosting millions of repositories and powering collaboration for developers worldwide. With the new GitHub MCP integration in Scout, you can now create custom Scout agents that have direct access to your GitHub repositories, issues, pull requests, and entire development workflow through simple conversation.

Complete GitHub MCP Tool Suite

The GitHub MCP integration provides your Scout agents with access to 50+ powerful tools that cover every aspect of software development and project management:

🔧 Repository Management

Create Repositories: Set up new repos with custom settings, descriptions, and visibility
Fork Repositories: Create forks for contributing to open source projects
Get File Contents: Read any file or directory from your repositories
Create/Update Files: Modify code, documentation, and configuration files
Delete Files: Remove outdated or unnecessary files
Push Multiple Files: Batch upload changes in a single commit
List Branches: View all branches in your repositories
Create Branches: Start new feature branches for development
List Tags: Access version tags and releases
Get Tag Details: Retrieve specific tag information

🐛 Issue Tracking & Project Management

Create Issues: Generate detailed bug reports and feature requests
Update Issues: Modify titles, descriptions, labels, and assignments
Get Issue Details: Access comprehensive issue information
List Issues: Browse and filter issues by status, labels, assignee, and dates
Add Issue Comments: Participate in discussions and provide updates
Get Issue Comments: Read conversation history and collaboration
Search Issues: Find issues across repositories using advanced queries

🔄 Pull Request Workflow

Create Pull Requests: Submit code changes for review
Update Pull Requests: Modify PR details, base branches, and descriptions
Get Pull Request Details: Access comprehensive PR information
List Pull Requests: Browse PRs by status, author, and filters
Get PR Comments: Read review discussions and feedback
Get PR Files: See exactly what files changed
Get PR Diff: View detailed code changes
Get PR Status: Check CI/CD pipeline results
Merge Pull Requests: Complete the development cycle
Update PR Branch: Keep branches current with latest changes

👀 Code Review & Collaboration

Create Pending Reviews: Start comprehensive code reviews
Add Review Comments: Provide line-by-line feedback
Submit Reviews: Approve, request changes, or comment on PRs
Delete Pending Reviews: Cancel reviews in progress
Get PR Reviews: Access all review history and decisions
Request Copilot Reviews: Get AI-powered code analysis

🔍 Advanced Search & Discovery

Search Code: Find code patterns across repositories
Search Repositories: Discover projects and codebases
Search Users: Find developers and collaborators
Get Commit Details: Access detailed commit information
List Commits: Browse repository history

🔔 Notifications & Activity

List Notifications: Stay updated on mentions, reviews, and assignments
Get Notification Details: Access specific notification information
Dismiss Notifications: Mark items as read or done
Mark All Read: Clear notification backlogs
Manage Subscriptions: Control notification preferences

🛡️ Security & Compliance

List Code Scanning Alerts: Monitor security vulnerabilities
Get Code Scanning Details: Access detailed security findings
List Secret Scanning Alerts: Detect exposed credentials and tokens
Get Secret Scanning Details: Review security incidents

🤖 AI-Powered Development

Assign Copilot to Issues: Let AI create pull requests to resolve issues
Request Copilot Reviews: Get intelligent code analysis and suggestions

👤 User & Account Management

Get User Details: Access profile information and capabilities
Get Authenticated User: Understand your own GitHub permissions

Why This Integration Matters

Previously, managing GitHub workflows required constant switching between different tools, terminals, and browser tabs. Now, you can create specialized Scout agents that can:

Serve as intelligent development assistants that understand your codebase
Automate repetitive GitHub tasks through natural conversation
Generate comprehensive reports combining GitHub data with other tools
Act as project coordination hubs with full repository access
Provide real-time development insights and code analysis
Streamline code review processes with AI assistance

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Getting Started: Connect GitHub to Scout in 3 Easy Steps

Setting up GitHub MCP in Scout is incredibly straightforward:

1. Navigate to Integrations

In your Scout dashboard, click on "Integrations" in the main navigation menu.

2. Find GitHub MCP

Browse through the available integrations or use the search bar to find "GitHub MCP".

3. Connect the MCP

Once you've located GitHub MCP, simply click the "Connect MCP" button to begin the authentication process.

That's it! Scout will guide you through GitHub's OAuth flow, and within minutes your Scout agents will have full access to your GitHub repositories and data.

Create Custom GitHub-Powered Agents

Once connected, you can create specialized Scout agents with GitHub capabilities. Here are some powerful agent examples:

Development Lead Agent

An agent that specializes in project oversight and can:

Track pull request progress across multiple repositories
Generate development status reports
Coordinate code reviews and approvals
Monitor CI/CD pipeline health
Manage release planning and deployment

Code Review Agent

An agent focused on maintaining code quality that can:

Automatically review pull requests for common issues
Enforce coding standards and best practices
Coordinate between reviewers and authors
Track review completion and approval status
Generate code quality insights

DevOps Coordination Agent

An agent that helps with deployment and operations:

Monitor security scanning alerts
Coordinate hotfix deployments
Track issue resolution across environments
Manage branch strategies and release cycles
Generate compliance and security reports

Open Source Maintainer Agent

An agent designed for project maintenance:

Triage incoming issues and pull requests
Coordinate with contributors and community
Generate project health reports
Manage releases and changelogs
Monitor project activity and engagement

Chat Your Way to Better Development

With GitHub MCP-enabled agents, you can have natural conversations about your code and projects. Here are some examples of what you can ask:

Repository Management:

"Show me the contents of the src/components directory in my React app"
"Create a new feature branch called 'user-authentication' from main"
"Update the README.md file with the new installation instructions"
"List all repositories I have access to"

Issue Tracking:

"Create a bug report for the login page not working on mobile"
"Show me all open issues assigned to me across all repositories"
"Add a comment to issue #123 saying the fix is ready for testing"
"Search for all issues related to authentication"

Pull Request Workflow:

"Create a pull request from my feature branch to main"
"Show me the diff for pull request #456"
"List all open pull requests that need my review"
"Merge pull request #789 after all checks pass"

Code Review:

"Start a review for pull request #234"
"Add a comment on line 45 of utils.js suggesting a performance improvement"
"Approve the pull request after the tests pass"
"Request changes on the PR due to security concerns"

Project Insights:

"What's the status of all pull requests in the mobile-app repository?"
"Show me recent commits by Sarah in the backend repository"
"List all security alerts that need attention"
"Generate a summary of development activity this week"

Notifications & Activity:

"What GitHub notifications do I have?"
"Show me details about the notification for repository XYZ"
"Mark all notifications as read"
"What do I need to work on next?"

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Real-World Agent Use Cases

Here are some powerful ways teams are creating GitHub-powered Scout agents:

Release Manager Agent: Create an agent that coordinates releases by tracking PR completion, managing version tags, generating changelogs, and coordinating deployment schedules across multiple repositories.

Security Guardian Agent: Build an agent that monitors security scanning alerts, tracks vulnerability remediation, enforces security policies in code reviews, and generates compliance reports.

Code Quality Agent: Design an agent that maintains coding standards by reviewing PRs for best practices, tracking technical debt, suggesting refactoring opportunities, and generating code quality metrics.

Open Source Community Agent: Develop an agent that manages open source projects by triaging issues, welcoming new contributors, coordinating releases, and maintaining project documentation.

DevOps Automation Agent: Create an agent that streamlines deployment workflows by managing CI/CD pipelines, coordinating hotfixes, tracking deployment status, and generating operational insights.

Developer Onboarding Agent: Build an agent that helps new team members by explaining codebase structure, suggesting first issues to work on, providing development setup guidance, and tracking onboarding progress.

Building Your GitHub Agent

To create a GitHub-powered Scout agent:

Navigate to Agents: Go to the Agents section in your Scout dashboard
Create New Agent: Click "Create Agent" and give it a descriptive name
Configure Capabilities: The GitHub MCP tools will be automatically available to your agent
Customize Behavior: Set up your agent's personality, role, and specific GitHub-focused instructions
Start a Session: Begin conversing with your agent about your repositories and development workflow

Start building your GitHub agent today →

Advanced GitHub MCP Features

AI-Powered Development

The integration includes cutting-edge AI features:

Copilot Integration: Assign GitHub Copilot to automatically resolve issues with generated pull requests
Intelligent Code Reviews: Request AI-powered code analysis and suggestions
Smart Issue Triage: Use AI to categorize and prioritize issues automatically

Enterprise Security

Built for enterprise development teams:

Security Scanning Integration: Monitor and respond to code and secret scanning alerts
Compliance Reporting: Generate security and compliance reports across repositories
Access Control: Respect GitHub's permission model and organizational policies

Workflow Automation

Streamline repetitive tasks:

Batch Operations: Perform bulk updates across multiple repositories
Automated Notifications: Stay informed about critical development events
Cross-Repository Insights: Get unified views across your entire GitHub organization

Join the Scout Community

Connect with other developers and Scout users in our active community:

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Share your GitHub agent creations, get help with integrations, and discover new ways to supercharge your development workflow with fellow Scout users.

What's Next?

The GitHub MCP integration represents a major milestone in bringing development workflows into the conversational AI era. We're continuously expanding Scout's MCP ecosystem to help you build more powerful, specialized agents with access to your entire development toolchain.

Ready to revolutionize your development workflow with GitHub-powered Scout agents? Head over to your Integrations page and connect GitHub MCP today, then create your first custom development agent!

Have questions about the GitHub integration or ideas for other MCPs you'd like to see in Scout? Reach out to our team in Slack – we'd love to hear from you and help you build the perfect development assistant!

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