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Day 2 GitHub CLI (GH) Power Moves

The GitHub CLI (gh) is a command-line tool that allows developers to interact with GitHub directly from the terminal, enabling tasks like creating issues and pull requests without switching to a browser. It enhances speed, control, and automation for power users and is ideal for scripting GitHub operations. The document also provides setup instructions, useful commands, and tips for effective usage.

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Day 2 GitHub CLI (GH) Power Moves

The GitHub CLI (gh) is a command-line tool that allows developers to interact with GitHub directly from the terminal, enabling tasks like creating issues and pull requests without switching to a browser. It enhances speed, control, and automation for power users and is ideal for scripting GitHub operations. The document also provides setup instructions, useful commands, and tips for effective usage.

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Day 2: GitHub CLI (gh) = Power Moves

Created by: Deep Ghinaiya

Software Developer
linkedin.com/in/deep-ghinaiya

What Is It?
The GitHub CLI (gh) is a powerful command-line tool that lets you interact with GitHub directly
from your terminal.
No need to switch to the browser — you can create issues, pull requests, clone repos, and even
review code — all via commands.

This tool is a must-have for developers who want speed, control, and automation while
working with GitHub.

Why It’s Useful

• Speeds up common GitHub tasks without leaving your terminal

• Ideal for power users and automation workflows

• Great for scripting GitHub operations

• Clean UI and works seamlessly with Git & GitHub

How to Set It Up (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Install GitHub CLI

Based on your OS:

• Windows:
Download from https://cli.github.com/
Or use:
• winget install --id GitHub.cli

• macOS:

• brew install gh

• Linux (Debian/Ubuntu):

• sudo apt install gh

For other systems, follow: https://cli.github.com/manual/installation

Step 2: Authenticate with GitHub

After installation, run:

gh auth login

• Select GitHub.com

• Choose HTTPS (recommended)

• Authenticate via web or token

• Once authenticated, you're ready to go!

Useful Commands

Action Command

Clone a repo gh repo clone owner/repo-name

Create a new repo gh repo create

View issues gh issue list

Create an issue gh issue create

View pull requests gh pr list


Action Command

Create a pull request gh pr create

Checkout a PR gh pr checkout <number>

Open repo in browser gh repo view --web

Example Usage
# Clone a repo

gh repo clone Ghinaiya-Deep/GitHub-Dev-Series-15-Days-of-Tips-Tricks

# Create a new issue

gh issue create --title "Fix README typo" --body "There's a small typo on line 3"

# View all pull requests

gh pr list

Pro Tips
• Combine with git to become a GitHub ninja

• Use it in CI/CD scripts and shell automation

• Great for managing projects, teams, and contributions without the web UI

Resources to Explore
• GitHub CLI Manual: https://cli.github.com/manual/

• GitHub CLI Repo: https://github.com/cli/cli


Final Thought
"The GitHub CLI isn’t just a tool — it’s your terminal superpower. Code faster. Collaborate
smarter."

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