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    Which token scopes does the GitHub MCP server need?

    Only the scopes for the tools you turn on. With a classic token, repo covers most repository, issue and pull request tools; add workflow, gist, notifications...

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    How do you sandbox the Filesystem MCP server?

    Give it one project folder and nothing more. Pass that folder as the only allowed directory, or run the Docker image with the folder bind-mounted under...

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    Is Playwright MCP worth it for testing vibe-coded apps?

    Yes for exploring, no as your test suite. Playwright MCP lets an assistant drive a real browser and read the page as an accessibility snapshot, which is good...

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    Remote or local GitHub MCP server: which should you run?

    Run the remote server if you use github.com and your client supports remote MCP servers: there is nothing to install, and OAuth asks for scopes as tools need...

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