Add add_repository_collaborator tool for managing repo access#1542
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This adds a new tool to the repos toolset that enables managing repository collaborators via the GitHub API. The tool supports: - Adding new collaborators with an invitation - Setting permission levels (pull, triage, push, maintain, admin) - Handling cases where the user already has access - Proper error handling for API failures The implementation follows the existing patterns in the codebase and includes comprehensive tests with mocked HTTP responses for all main scenarios.
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This PR adds a new add_repository_collaborator tool to the repositories toolset, enabling AI agents to manage repository collaborators programmatically through the GitHub API. The implementation follows established patterns in the codebase and includes comprehensive testing.
- Adds a new MCP tool for adding collaborators to GitHub repositories with configurable permission levels
- Handles multiple API response scenarios including new invitations, existing collaborators, and error cases
- Includes complete test coverage with mocked HTTP responses
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| File | Description |
|---|---|
| pkg/github/tools.go | Registers the new AddRepositoryCollaborator tool in the write tools section of the repos toolset |
| pkg/github/repositories.go | Implements the complete tool definition and handler with validation, error handling, and status code interpretation for three response types (created, accepted, no-content) |
| pkg/github/repositories_test.go | Adds comprehensive table-driven tests covering successful invitation, existing collaborator, and API error scenarios with proper mock expectations |
| pkg/github/toolsnaps/add_repository_collaborator.snap | Tool schema snapshot documenting the API surface for the new tool |
| README.md | Updates tool documentation with parameter descriptions for the new collaborator management functionality |
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This adds a new tool to the repos toolset that enables managing repository collaborators via the GitHub API. The tool supports:
The implementation follows the existing patterns in the codebase and includes comprehensive tests with mocked HTTP responses for all main scenarios.
Closes#1541.
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