Add HTTP and SSE wrapper for GitHub MCP Server

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+# GitHub MCP Server Binary Documentation Summary
+
+> **IMPORTANT NOTE**: All documentation and findings specifically relate to the GitHub MCP Server Binary implementation. Other implementations might have different behaviors, response formats, or tool names.
+>
+> The GitHub MCP Server Binary can be built from source following the [official instructions](https://github.com/github/github-mcp-server/blob/main/README.md#build-from-source).
+>
+> Our documentation covers both **stdio** transport (standard input/output pipes) and **HTTP SSE** transport (HTTP Server-Sent Events), with a primary focus on the stdio transport which is most commonly used for local development and testing.
+
+Based on our testing and findings, we've created or updated the following documents to help users work with the GitHub MCP Server Binary implementation:
+
+## Primary Documents
+
+1. **[GITHUB_MCP_FINDINGS.md](./GITHUB_MCP_FINDINGS.md)**
+   - Comprehensive findings document detailing all discoveries
+   - Focuses on response format parsing, tool name discovery, and authentication methods
+   - Includes best practices and implementation tips
+   - References the official build instructions
+
+2. **[TESTING_GUIDE.md](./TESTING_GUIDE.md) (Updated)**
+   - Enhanced with our discoveries about response formats and tool names
+   - Added sections on response parsing complexities and response type variations
+   - Includes troubleshooting for response parsing issues
+   - Links to the detailed findings document
+   - Details both stdio and HTTP SSE transport methods
+
+3. **[HTTP_SSE_GUIDE.md](./HTTP_SSE_GUIDE.md)**
+   - Dedicated guide to using HTTP SSE transport
+   - Includes example client implementation
+   - Details authentication methods specific to HTTP SSE
+   - Compares HTTP SSE vs. stdio transport features
+   - Provides troubleshooting specific to HTTP connections
+
+4. **[TEST_SCRIPTS_README.md](./TEST_SCRIPTS_README.md)**
+   - Overview of all test scripts created
+   - Explains key script features and how to run them
+   - Includes examples of response parsing and response type handling
+   - References the official build instructions
+
+5. **[response_parser_demo.py](./response_parser_demo.py)**
+   - Demonstrates the complex response parsing required
+   - Includes examples of different response types
+   - Shows how to handle different response structures for different tools
+
+## Key Test Scripts
+
+1. **[token_helper.py](./token_helper.py)**
+   - Securely handles GitHub tokens from either environment variables or token files
+
+2. **[list_tools.py](./list_tools.py)**
+   - Discovers all available tools in the GitHub MCP Server
+   - Essential for finding the correct tool names
+
+3. **[pr_workflow_fixed2.py](./pr_workflow_fixed2.py)**
+   - Final version of the PR workflow test
+   - Includes robust response parsing and error handling
+   - Demonstrates a complete PR workflow
+
+4. **[stdio_test.py](./stdio_test.py)**
+   - Tests the GitHub MCP Server using direct stdio transport
+   - Demonstrates response parsing for different tools
+   - Provides comprehensive error handling
+
+5. **[http_mcp_wrapper.py](./http_mcp_wrapper.py)**
+   - Complete HTTP and SSE wrapper for the GitHub MCP Server Binary
+   - Provides both regular HTTP endpoints and streaming SSE functionality
+   - Features include:
+     - Multiple REST-style endpoints for common operations
+     - JSON-RPC to HTTP translation
+     - Server-Sent Events (SSE) support for streaming responses
+     - Robust error handling and process management
+   - Comes with startup script and testing tools
+
+6. **[run_fixed_pr_test2.sh](./run_fixed_pr_test2.sh)**
+   - Script to run the final PR workflow test
+
+7. **[run_http_sse_demo.sh](./run_http_sse_demo.sh)**
+   - Complete demo script for HTTP SSE functionality
+   - Sets up the environment, starts the server, and runs tests
+   - Features include:
+     - Automatic virtual environment setup
+     - Dependency installation
+     - Server startup and management
+     - Comprehensive tests for all endpoints
+     - Clean shutdown and resource management
+
+## Key Findings Summary
+
+1. **Transport Protocol Capabilities**
+   - The GitHub MCP Server Binary implementation we tested only supports stdio transport natively
+   - We successfully implemented a complete HTTP SSE wrapper (`http_mcp_wrapper.py`)
+   - Our wrapper provides both regular HTTP endpoints and streaming SSE functionality
+   - Both transport methods use the same JSON-RPC communication protocol
+
+2. **Response Format Complexity**
+   - Actual data is nested in a JSON string within `content[0].text`
+   - This requires double parsing - first the JSON-RPC response, then the nested string
+   - Different tools return different structures (direct results vs. nested content)
+
+3. **Tool Name Discrepancies**
+   - Documentation mentions `get_repo`, but the actual tool is `search_repositories`
+   - Always use `list_tools.py` to discover the correct tool names
+
+4. **Response Type Variations**
+   - Different tools return different types (lists, dictionaries with items, single objects)
+   - Type checking and defensive programming is essential
+
+5. **Authentication Methods**
+   - Token file is the recommended approach for security
+   - Environment variables work but are less secure for persistent use
+
+6. **Best Practices**
+   - Always discover tools first
+   - Implement robust response parsing
+   - Use type checking for different response structures
+   - Properly handle errors
+   - Add detailed logging
+   - Clean up resources when done
+
+## Further Development
+
+We've successfully implemented and documented the HTTP SSE wrapper for the GitHub MCP Server Binary, but there are still opportunities for further development:
+
+1. Creating language-specific client libraries that handle the complexities of the API
+2. Developing more test scripts for other GitHub MCP Server features
+3. Creating comprehensive documentation for all available tools and their parameters
+4. Implementing automated regression tests
+5. Adding support for more advanced SSE features like:
+   - Long-running operations with progress updates
+   - Handling connection interruptions and reconnections
+   - Implementing client-side rate limiting and backoff
+6. Enhancing the HTTP wrapper with additional features like:
+   - Support for WebSockets transport
+   - Authentication middleware
+   - API rate limiting
+   - Response caching
+
+Our current implementation provides a solid foundation for working with the GitHub MCP Server and understanding its complexities. The HTTP SSE wrapper makes it possible to integrate the GitHub MCP Server with web applications and other services that require HTTP-based communication.