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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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About GitHub CLI
GitHub CLI is a command-line tool that brings pull requests, issues, GitHub Actions, and other GitHub features to your terminal, so you can do all your work in one place.
GitHub CLI quickstart
Start using GitHub CLI to work with GitHub in the command line.
GitHub CLI reference
You can view all of the GitHub CLI commands in your terminal. The same information is available in the GitHub CLI manual.
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About GitHub CLI
GitHub CLI is a command-line tool that brings pull requests, issues, GitHub Actions, and other GitHub features to your terminal, so you can do all your work in one place.
Creating GitHub CLI extensions
Learn how to share new GitHub CLI commands with other users by creating custom extensions for GitHub CLI.
GitHub CLI quickstart
Start using GitHub CLI to work with GitHub in the command line.
GitHub CLI reference
You can view all of the GitHub CLI commands in your terminal. The same information is available in the GitHub CLI manual.
GitHub CLI telemetry
GitHub CLI sends pseudonymous telemetry to help improve the product. Learn what data is collected and how to opt out.
Using GitHub CLI extensions
Learn how to use custom extensions written by other GitHub CLI users.
Using the GitHub CLI across GitHub platforms
Learn how to run commands when you are authenticated to accounts on different GitHub platforms.