claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix desktop is freezing and the weekly limit is not logging i chatted and making me wait 10 days vs 7 each week [2 comments, 2 participants]

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TL;DR

Set the GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN environment variable to resolve the "MCP server github 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.
• Verify that the GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN variable is set in your system environment variables.
• Check the rate limit error message, which may be related to the freezing issue, and consider implementing a retry mechanism or adjusting your usage to avoid exceeding the rate limit.
• Review your weekly limit and chat logs to ensure accuracy after resolving the environment variable issue.

Example

No code snippet is provided as it is not directly related to the issue, but you can set the environment variable in your operating system or in a .env file if supported by your application.

Notes

The provided errors suggest two separate issues: the missing environment variable and the rate limit error. Resolving the environment variable issue may not directly address the freezing problem or the weekly limit issue, which may require further investigation.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Set the GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN environment variable to resolve the immediate error, and then investigate the freezing and rate limit issues separately.