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gh-cli

Manage GitHub repositories, issues, pull requests, and Actions from the command line.

Updated Jun 11, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#git#github#cli#pull requests#command line#actions
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/marcocpt/trae_skills --skill gh-cli-marcocpt
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Skill: gh-cli
Source: https://github.com/marcocpt/trae_skills/tree/main/gh-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/marcocpt/trae_skills --skill gh-cli-marcocpt

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? It eliminates the need to switch between the terminal and the GitHub web interface by providing a complete command-line reference for every GitHub operation, from authentication to releases. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Repository & Issue Management: Create, clone, fork, and edit repositories, and manage issues with labels, assignees, and milestones directly from the shell. - Pull Request Workflows: Create, review, merge, and check the status of pull requests, including draft PRs and branch updates. - GitHub Actions & Automation: List and watch workflow runs, manage secrets, variables, and caches, and trigger workflows with custom inputs. - Use Case: A developer finishes a feature branch and runs gh pr create --title "Add login" --reviewer teammate, then watches CI with gh pr checks --watch and merges with gh pr merge --squash without leaving the terminal. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to use the gh-cli reference to create a pull request from the current branch and watch its CI checks until they complete.

Frequently Asked Questions about gh-cli

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a pull request from the command line with gh?▼

Run gh pr create with flags like --title, --body, --base, and --reviewer to open a pull request without leaving the terminal. Add --draft for a draft PR or --web to finish in the browser.

How to authenticate GitHub CLI with a token?▼

Run gh auth login --with-token and pipe a token file via stdin, or set the GH_TOKEN environment variable for automation. Verify the setup with gh auth status, which shows hosts, accounts, and scopes.

Can gh CLI work with GitHub Enterprise Server?▼

Yes, gh supports GitHub Enterprise by passing --hostname to gh auth login and related commands. You can also set GH_HOST or GH_ENTERPRISE_HOSTNAME environment variables to target an enterprise instance.

How do I filter gh CLI output with jq?▼

Most gh list and view commands accept --json with field names and a --jq flag for jq expressions. For example, gh issue list --json number,title --jq '.[] | .title' prints only issue titles.

Why does gh pr merge fail when checks are pending?▼

Branch protection rules block merging until required status checks pass. Use gh pr checks --watch to monitor them, or merge with --admin if you have administrator privileges and need to bypass protections.

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