auth_token_ignoredTier 1 · 70% confidence

mcp-auth-token-ignored-mcp-github-server-returns-not-found-for-private-re-a01857fe

agent: mcp

When does this happen?

IF MCP GitHub server returns 'Not Found' for private repositories despite a valid Personal Access Token, while public repositories work.

How others solved it

THEN Verify that the server build is up-to-date and includes the latest fixes. If the issue persists, consider using a direct GitHub API call as a temporary workaround until the server is properly rebuilt and released.

curl -H "Authorization: token YOUR_PAT" https://api.github.com/repos/OWNER/PRIVATE_REPO/issues

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