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The world's largest code hosting platform with 100M+ developers. Repositories, Actions CI/CD, Pages, Packages, and an official MCP server that gives AI agents full access to the GitHub ecosystem.

Key features

Repositories and Code Hosting
GitHub Actions (CI/CD)
Official MCP Server
GitHub Pages
Security Features
Codespaces
Pricing

Free tier available, Team at $4/mo

Best For

Developers and teams who need reliable Git hosting with built in code review, CI/CD, and project management in one platform

Verdict

The default platform where most code lives. 100M+ developers, 420M+ repos, and the largest open source ecosystem mean your code is where collaborators and employers already look

What it does

Repositories and Code Hosting

Git based code hosting with unlimited public and private repositories. Branch protection rules, code owners, pull request reviews, and merge queues for team workflows.

GitHub Actions (CI/CD)

Built in continuous integration and deployment. YAML based workflow definitions triggered by pushes, PRs, schedules, or custom events. 2,000 free minutes per month on public repos, marketplace with 20,000+ community actions.

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Official MCP Server

90+ tools for AI agents to interact with GitHub: manage repos, issues, PRs, Actions, security alerts, and more. Available as remote HTTP server or local Go binary. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, and any MCP client.

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GitHub Pages

Free static site hosting directly from a repository. Custom domains, HTTPS, and Jekyll or any static site generator support. Ideal for documentation, portfolios, and project sites.

Security Features

Dependabot for automated dependency updates, code scanning (CodeQL) for vulnerability detection, secret scanning to prevent credential leaks, and security advisories. Free for public repositories.

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Codespaces

Cloud hosted development environments that launch in seconds. Full VS Code experience in the browser with configurable compute, prebuilds, and dev container support.

GitHub Packages

Package registry supporting npm, Docker, Maven, NuGet, and RubyGems. Integrated with GitHub Actions for automated publishing. Free for public packages.

Projects (Planning)

Built in project management with table, board, and roadmap views. Custom fields, automated workflows, and tight integration with issues and pull requests.

Pricing

Free

Free

For individuals and small teams. Unlimited public and private repos.

  • Unlimited public and private repos
  • 2,000 Actions minutes per month
  • 500 MB Packages storage
  • Community support
  • Dependabot and secret scanning
  • MCP server access
  • GitHub Pages
  • Codespaces (60 hours per month)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • The default platform where most code lives. 100M+ developers, 420M+ repos, and the largest open source ecosystem mean your code is where collaborators and employers already look
  • The official MCP server gives AI agents direct access to 90+ GitHub operations, making it the most AI accessible code platform available
  • Generous free tier: unlimited repos, 2,000 Actions minutes, Pages hosting, Codespaces, Dependabot, and MCP access at zero cost
  • GitHub Actions marketplace with 20,000+ community actions means most CI/CD workflows can be assembled from existing components rather than built from scratch
  • Tightly integrated security suite: Dependabot, CodeQL scanning, secret detection, and security advisories are built in, not bolted on

Cons

  • Owned by Microsoft, which creates vendor lock in concerns for some organizations and open source communities
  • Actions minutes can get expensive for large private repos with heavy CI/CD. Self hosted runners help but require infrastructure management
  • No built in container registry comparable to GitLab's integrated registry experience. GitHub Packages works but feels secondary
  • Project management (Projects) is functional but less mature than dedicated tools like Linear, Jira, or even GitLab's planning features
  • Enterprise pricing ($21/user/month) adds up quickly for large organizations compared to self hosted alternatives like GitLab or Gitea

How to get started

1

Create a GitHub account

Sign up at github.com for free. The free tier includes unlimited repos, 2,000 Actions minutes, Codespaces, and MCP server access.

Sign up
2

Create your first repository

Click 'New repository' from your dashboard. Add a README, choose a license, and push your code with Git or the web interface.

3

Set up GitHub Actions

Add a .github/workflows/ directory with a YAML file to automate testing, building, and deploying your code on every push or PR.

Actions quickstart
4

Connect AI tools via MCP

Add the GitHub MCP server to your AI tool of choice. For Claude Code, add the remote server URL to your MCP config. The server provides 90+ tools for repos, issues, PRs, and more.

GitHub MCP Server

Deep dive

Detailed guides with comparisons, tips, and visuals for each feature.

GitHub MCP Server: AI Meets Code Hosting

How the official MCP server works, what tools it provides, and how to connect it to Claude Code, Cursor, and other AI agents.

All GitHub users (free accounts included)·2 min read

GitHub Actions: CI/CD and Automation

How Actions works, pricing by runner type, and common workflow patterns for testing, building, and deploying.

All plans (2,000 free minutes/month)·1 min read

Security Features: Dependabot, CodeQL, and Secret Scanning

Built in security tools for dependency management, code analysis, and credential leak prevention.

Free for public repos. Advanced features on Enterprise.·1 min read

GitHub Copilot: AI Coding Assistant

GitHub's AI pair programmer with code completions, chat, code review, and autonomous coding agent capabilities.

Free tier available. Pro from $10/month.·1 min read

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Last updated: 2026-02-20