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### Remote Server Setup (Streamable HTTP)

> **Note**: For Claude Code versions **2.1.1 and newer**, use the `add-json` command format below. For older versions, see the [legacy command format](#for-older-versions-of-claude-code).
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> **Windows / CLI note**: `claude mcp add-json` may return `Invalid input` when adding an HTTP server. If that happens, use the legacy `claude mcp add --transport http ...` command format below.

1. Run the following command in the terminal (not in Claude Code CLI):
```bash
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claude mcp add --transport http github https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp -H "Authorization: Bearer $(grep GITHUB_PAT .env | cut -d '=' -f2)"
```

#### Windows (PowerShell)

If you see `missing required argument 'name'`, put the server name immediately after `claude mcp add`:

```powershell
$pat = "YOUR_GITHUB_PAT"
claude mcp add github --transport http https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/ -H "Authorization: Bearer $pat"
```

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## Claude Desktop
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