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.

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