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github-multi-account

Detect multiple GitHub accounts via gh auth status and configure personal/work aliases.

Updated Apr 16, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#github#setup#aliases#multi-account#powershell
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Leep-GH/Lee-s-squad --skill github-multi-account-leep-gh
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-multi-account
Source: https://github.com/Leep-GH/Lee-s-squad/tree/main/.copilot/skills/github-multi-account
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Leep-GH/Lee-s-squad --skill github-multi-account-leep-gh

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automatically detects when you have multiple GitHub accounts and configures a workflow to switch between personal and work contexts without manual re-auth.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detects multiple gh accounts with gh auth status and prompts for personal vs work.
  • Creates persistent aliases and wrappers to switch accounts based on repository context.
  • Use Case: Developers with personal and work repos can work in the correct identity seamlessly.

Quick Start

Configure the AI to detect accounts and set up personal/work gh aliases so subsequent commands use the appropriate account automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-multi-account

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I switch between personal and work GitHub accounts using gh?▼

You can configure persistent gh aliases and wrappers that automatically route commands to your personal or work GitHub account based on repository context, eliminating manual re-authentication.

How does automatic GitHub multi-account detection work?▼

Multi-account detection runs 'gh auth status' to list authenticated accounts and their usernames, then prompts you to designate which profile is personal and which is work for alias routing.

Do I need PowerShell to set up multiple GitHub account aliases?▼

PowerShell is supported for configuring multiple GitHub account aliases, implementing profile updates, PATH adjustments, and in-session command shims to ensure automatic account routing.

What is the best way to manage multiple GitHub accounts without manual re-auth?▼

The best way to manage multiple GitHub accounts without manual re-auth is setting up persistent aliases and wrappers that detect repository context and apply the correct account configuration automatically.

Why does my GitHub multi-account setup require PATH adjustments?▼

PATH adjustments are required to ensure in-session command shims and wrappers function correctly, allowing the terminal to locate scripts that route commands to the appropriate GitHub account.

Can I use gh auth status to configure personal and work GitHub profiles?▼

Yes, the setup process uses 'gh auth status' to detect authenticated accounts, prompts you to classify them as personal or work, and configures persistent aliases for seamless context switching.

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