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io.github.ryotaro-tanaka/mcp-oss-onramp

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MCP server to scout beginner-friendly OSS issues with high precision using GitHub GraphQL

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What can you do with io.github.ryotaro-tanaka/mcp-oss-onramp?

  • True Availability: Checks linked PRs via GraphQL to filter out issues already being worked on.
  • AI-Optimized: Summarizes issue bodies for efficient LLM consumption.
  • High Precision: Targets beginner-friendly tasks even without explicit labels.

Install

Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).

NPM package mcp-oss-onramp
Claude Code 
claude mcp add mcp-oss-onramp -- npx -y mcp-oss-onramp@0.1.3
JSON configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code) 
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp-oss-onramp": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "mcp-oss-onramp@0.1.3"
            ]
        }
    }
}

Documentation

From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.

Contents
  1. mcp-oss-onramp
  2. Quick Start
  3. MCP Configuration
  4. Features
  5. Prerequisites
  6. License

mcp-oss-onramp

AI Scout for truly available, beginner-friendly OSS issues.

日本語版はこちら | Full Documentation

Quick Start

Run directly via npx:

npx mcp-oss-onramp
Direct Execution (CLI)

You can also run the server with a token directly in your terminal:

MCP_OSS_ONRAMP_GITHUB_TOKEN="your_token_here" npx mcp-oss-onramp

MCP Configuration

Add this to your AI agent's configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "oss-onramp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-oss-onramp"]
    }
  }
}

Features

  • True Availability: Checks linked PRs via GraphQL to filter out issues already being worked on.
  • AI-Optimized: Summarizes issue bodies for efficient LLM consumption.
  • High Precision: Targets beginner-friendly tasks even without explicit labels.

Prerequisites

  • GitHub Authentication (Recommended):
    • Set MCP_OSS_ONRAMP_GITHUB_TOKEN environment variable, OR
    • Install GitHub CLI (gh) and authenticate via gh auth login.
  • Node.js: Version 18 or higher.

Note: The server works without authentication but will be rate-limited and provide lower precision (no PR cross-referencing).

License

MIT

Frequently asked questions

What is io.github.ryotaro-tanaka/mcp-oss-onramp?

MCP server to scout beginner-friendly OSS issues with high precision using GitHub GraphQL

How do I install io.github.ryotaro-tanaka/mcp-oss-onramp?

It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add mcp-oss-onramp -- npx -y mcp-oss-onramp@0.1.3. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.

Does io.github.ryotaro-tanaka/mcp-oss-onramp need an API key?

Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.

Is io.github.ryotaro-tanaka/mcp-oss-onramp open source?

Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.

Who maintains io.github.ryotaro-tanaka/mcp-oss-onramp?

It is published by ryotaro-tanaka. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.

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