GitHub CLI documentation
GitHub CLI is an open source tool for using GitHub from your computer's command line. When you're working from the command line, you can use the GitHub CLI to save time and avoid switching context.
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Creating GitHub CLI extensions
Learn how to share new GitHub CLI commands with other users by creating custom extensions for GitHub CLI.
Using GitHub CLI extensions
Learn how to use custom extensions written by other GitHub CLI users.
Using GitHub CLI in workflows
You can script with GitHub CLI in GitHub Actions workflows.
Using GitHub Codespaces with GitHub CLI
You can work with GitHub Codespaces directly from your command line by using gh, the GitHub command line interface.
Popular CLI tasks
Creating a pull request
Create a pull request to propose and collaborate on changes to a repository. These changes are proposed in a branch, which ensures that the default branch only contains finished and approved work.
Creating an issue
Issues can be created in a variety of ways, so you can choose the most convenient method for your workflow.
Adding a new SSH key to your GitHub account
To configure your account on GitHub.com to use your new (or existing) SSH key, you'll also need to add the key to your account.
Quickstart for repositories
Learn how to create a new repository and commit your first change in 5 minutes.