# Github Cli

> GitHub CLI (gh) reference for repositories, issues, pull requests, Actions, projects, releases, g…

GitHub CLI (gh) reference for repositories, issues, pull requests, Actions, projects, releases, gists, codespaces, and GitHub operations from the command line.

- Page: https://ss33.ai/skills/hairyf/github-cli-99436767538
- Publisher: hairyf
- Category: [Software Development](https://ss33.ai/skills/category/software-development-t44z8z) › [Source control & code review](https://ss33.ai/skills/category/software-development-t44z8z/source-control-and-code-review-jebezw)
- License: MIT
- Source: https://github.com/hairyf/skills/blob/ffa1f904012f48f5bdf34ebb692daa09c778d47f/skills/github/SKILL.md

## Skill

SKILL.md: https://ss33.ai/api/v1/ss33/download/hairyf/github-cli-99436767538

# GitHub CLI (gh)

Use this skill when working with GitHub from the command line: repos, issues, PRs, Actions, projects, releases, gists, codespaces, search, secrets, and API. Content is based on gh 2.85.0 (January 2026).

## Core References

| Topic | Description | Reference |
|-------|-------------|-----------|
| CLI Structure | Full command tree for discovery | [core-cli-structure](references/core-cli-structure.md) |
| Install & Verify | Install on macOS, Linux, Windows; verify | [core-install](references/core-install.md) |
| Auth & Config | Login, token, config, env vars, browse, global flags, JSON/template output | [core-auth-config](references/core-auth-config.md) |
| Repos, Issues, PRs | Create/list/view/edit repo, issue, PR; merge, review, checkout | [core-repo-issues-prs](references/core-repo-issues-prs.md) |
| Repo Extras | Autolinks, deploy keys, gitignore/license, rename, archive | [core-repo-extras](references/core-repo-extras.md) |
| Issue & PR Advanced | Status, pin, lock, transfer, delete, review types, merge options | [core-issue-pr-advanced](references/core-issue-pr-advanced.md) |

## Features

### Actions & Secrets

| Topic | Description | Reference |
|-------|-------------|-----------|
| Runs, Workflows, Cache | List/watch/rerun/delete runs, run workflows, manage caches | [features-actions-secrets](references/features-actions-secrets.md) |
| Secrets & Variables | Repository, environment, org secrets/variables | [features-actions-secrets](references/features-actions-secrets.md) |

### Projects, Releases & More

| Topic | Description | Reference |
|-------|-------------|-----------|
| Projects | Fields, items, link/unlink, copy, mark-template | [features-projects-releases-gists](references/features-projects-releases-gists.md) |
| Releases | Create, upload, download, verify, verify-asset | [features-projects-releases-gists](references/features-projects-releases-gists.md) |
| Gists & Codespaces | Gist rename/multi-file; codespace cp, jupyter, logs, ports | [features-projects-releases-gists](references/features-projects-releases-gists.md) |
| Orgs | List, view, JSON output | [features-projects-releases-gists](references/features-projects-releases-gists.md) |
| Preview & Agent Tasks | gh preview, gh agent-task | [features-preview-agent-task](references/features-preview-agent-task.md) |
| Search, API, Misc | Search, labels, SSH/GPG keys, gh api, aliases, extensions, rulesets, attestation | [features-search-api-misc](references/features-search-api-misc.md) |

## Best Practices

| Topic | Description | Reference |
|-------|-------------|-----------|
| Environment Setup | Shell completion, aliases, git credential helper | [best-practices-workflows](references/best-practices-workflows.md) |
| Workflows & Practices | Automation tips, bulk ops, repo setup, CI/CD, fork sync, help | [best-practices-workflows](references/best-practices-workflows.md) |

## Quick Tips

- Use `GH_TOKEN` and `GH_REPO` for non-interactive use.
- Prefer `--json` + `--jq` for scripting.
- Use `gh repo set-default owner/repo` to avoid repeating `--repo`.