GitHub's Official MCP Server Ships search_commits, Issue-Field Tools, and CSV Output to Cut Agent Token Use

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GitHub's official MCP server added a new search_commits tool (full GitHub search syntax for commits), granular issue-field support behind the remote_mcp_issue_fields flag — including a new set_issue_fields tool to read/write org-level custom field values — and an opt-in csv_output mode that returns flatter, more compact list responses to reduce token consumption on large result sets. These are incremental but practical wins for agents that operate on GitHub repos at scale. The token-reduction CSV path is especially relevant for cost-conscious automation.