claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Bug] Claude Code not following claude.md directives and authorization guidelines [2 comments, 3 participants]

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TL;DR

Set the GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN environment variable to resolve the mcp-config-invalid 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, set the GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN environment variable before running the application.
• Additionally, the MaxFileReadTokenExceededError suggests that the file being read exceeds the maximum allowed tokens; consider using offset and limit parameters to read specific portions of the file.
• The AxiosError: timeout of 5000ms exceeded error may be related to network issues or server timeouts; check the server status and network connectivity.

Example

No code example is provided as the issue is related to environment variable configuration and file reading limits.

Notes

The provided error messages are truncated, which may limit the ability to provide a comprehensive solution. However, setting the GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN environment variable should resolve the primary error.

Recommendation

Apply the workaround by setting the GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN environment variable, as this is the most direct solution to the primary error reported.