GitHub CLI

The official command-line tool for the popular code hosting platform, commonly known as gh, brings pull requests, issues, Actions, repositories, and other features directly to the terminal. Developed in Go and distributed as a single binary for Windows, macOS, and Linux, it eliminates the need to switch to a browser for common developer workflows. Key commands include repo (clone, create, fork, view repositories), pr (create, list, view, checkout, review, merge pull requests with draft support), issue (create, list, view issues with templates and labels), pr checks (view CI status for Actions, CircleCI and other providers), run (list, view, watch, re-run workflow runs), release (create, upload assets, download releases), gist (create and view gists), codespace (manage cloud dev environments), auth (authenticate via browser-based OAuth or token), alias (create custom command shortcuts), and a powerful extension system that allows third-party developers to add custom commands. The tool is integrated into editor plugins, CI/CD pipelines, and custom automation scripts across the software development industry. As of 2026, the project has over 38,000 stars.