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GitHub MCP Server v1.9.0
Find issues using semantic search by default.
Before you upgrade to v1.9.0
The `list_label` tool sorts results by descending issue count.
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What changed in v1.9.0
Issue search changes its default behavior; duplicate detection is an optional feature.
Release binary or container v1.9.0; requires a compatible MCP client and GitHub credentials. Feature-specific opt-ins and permissions apply.
New things you can do
Enable the non-default `find_duplicate` tool with `duplicate_detection`.
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Fixed and improved
Update a single Project issue field.
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