claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Bug] Anthropic API Error: Usage Policy Violation on Google Docs Edit via MCP

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TL;DR

Set the GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN environment variable to resolve the MCP server error.

Guidance

• The error messages indicate a missing GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN environment variable, which is required for the MCP server to function correctly.
• To fix this, you need to set the GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN environment variable in your terminal before running the MCP command.
• You can set the environment variable using the command export GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN=your_token_value (replace your_token_value with your actual GitHub personal access token).
• After setting the environment variable, try running the MCP command again to see if the error is resolved.

Example

export GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN=your_token_value

Replace your_token_value with your actual GitHub personal access token.

Notes

• Make sure to replace your_token_value with your actual GitHub personal access token.
• If you are using a different shell, the command to set the environment variable may vary.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Set the GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN environment variable to resolve the MCP server error. This is the most straightforward solution to the problem, and it should allow you to use the MCP command without encountering the error.