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GitHub Zen API providing inspirational quotes and wisdom from the GitHub platform.

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SKILL.md

Domain knowledge for GitHub Zen — workflow patterns, data models, and gotchas for your AI agent.

GitHub Zen

GitHub Zen API providing inspirational quotes and wisdom from the GitHub platform.

Data Model

  • Quote — single inspirational phrase returned per request.

Gotchas

  • No auth: endpoint is public; no credentials required.
  • Rate limits: Unauthenticated GitHub API requests share a low global limit; avoid high-frequency polling.

Tools in this Server (1)

GitHub Zen Get Quote

Get inspirational quotes from GitHub's Zen API. Returns wisdom and motivational quotes curated by the GitHub team. Perfect for breaks, inspiration, o...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GitHub Zen MCP server?

GitHub Zen API providing inspirational quotes and wisdom from the GitHub platform. It provides 1 tools that AI agents can use through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

How do I connect GitHub Zen to my AI agent?

Add the MCPBundles server URL to your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, etc.). The URL format is: https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/github-zen. Authentication is handled automatically.

How many tools does GitHub Zen provide?

GitHub Zen provides 1 tool that can be called by AI agents, along with a SKILL.md that gives your AI agent domain knowledge about when and how to use them.

What authentication does GitHub Zen require?

GitHub Zen uses open data APIs — no authentication required.

Setup Instructions

Connect GitHub Zen to any MCP client in minutes

MCP URL
https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/github-zen
Claude.aiCursorVS CodeVS Code InsidersGooseLM StudioCherry StudioChatGPT

One-click install:

Install on Claude.aiInstall for organization (admins)

The link prefills the Add custom connector dialog — you still review the values and click Add, then Connect to complete OAuth.

Or add manually

  1. Open claude.ai → Settings → Connectors.
  2. Click the + button and choose Add custom connector.
  3. Set Name to GitHub Zen and paste the MCP URL into Remote MCP server URL.
  4. Click Add. GitHub Zen will appear under Not connected — select it and click Connect to complete OAuth.
Name: GitHub Zen
Remote MCP server URL: https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/github-zen
Authentication: OAuth

Custom connectors at claude.ai require a paid Claude plan (Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise).

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