# GitHub Fetcher

> Use this tool when you need to quickly access and review specific files or directories within GitHub repositories, accelerating research and code review by fetching only the required content. It solves problems of navigating complex project structures and locating exact files, providing a streamlined interface for fetching file contents and browsing directory trees. Ideal for use cases involving code review, research, and documentation, where rapid access to specific GitHub repository content is necessary.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/vooster-ai-github-fetcher-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/vooster-ai-github-fetcher-mcp

## Description

Fetch file contents and browse directory trees from GitHub repositories. Locate exact files quickly and understand project structure at a glance. Accelerate research, code review, and documentation by pulling only what you need.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.90
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-28

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** container
- **Runtime environment:** vm
- **Category:** version-control
- **Updated:** 2026-09-28

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Smithery](https://smithery.ai/server/Vooster-AI/github-fetcher-mcp)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/Vooster-AI/github-fetcher-mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "vooster-ai-github-fetcher-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/vooster-ai-github-fetcher-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/vooster-ai-github-fetcher-mcp/pull`

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