Summary

This PR adds documentation for using the GitHub MCP server with Claude Desktop via the remote setup method (npx mcp-remote), which is simpler and more reliable than the Docker-based approach.

Motivation

Currently, the Claude Desktop documentation only shows the Docker-based setup, which:

• Requires Docker installation and configuration
• Has reported compatibility issues with some users
• Is more complex than necessary

The remote setup method usingnpx mcp-remote is already documented for Claude Code but was missing for Claude Desktop. I've personally tested this configuration and it works seamlessly.

Changes

• AddedRemote Server Setup as the recommended method for Claude Desktop
• Usesnpx mcp-remote with the GitHub API endpoint - no Docker required
• Moved Docker setup to "Alternative Method" section with existing compatibility warning
• Updated prerequisites to clarify requirements (Docker for local, npm for remote)
• Enhanced troubleshooting section with remote-specific guidance

Configuration Added

{"mcpServers": {"github": {"command":"npx","args": ["mcp-remote","https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp","--header","Authorization: Bearer ${GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN}"      ],"env": {"GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN":"YOUR_GITHUB_PAT"      }    }  }}

This makes it significantly easier for Claude Desktop users to connect to the GitHub MCP server without needing Docker installation.