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Introduction
GitHub is an essential platform for developers, but constantly switching between the browser and terminal can slow down productivity. GitHub CLI (Command Line Interface) allows developers to manage repositories, pull requests, and issues directly from the terminal, significantly improving efficiency. In this guide, we’ll explore how GitHub CLI can enhance your workflow and help you save time.
Why Use GitHub CLI?
Using GitHub CLI offers several advantages over the traditional web interface:
- Faster Workflows: Execute GitHub tasks without switching tabs.
- Automation: Streamline repetitive tasks with scripts.
- Seamless Git Integration: Combine Git commands with GitHub operations.
- Collaboration Made Easy: Manage pull requests, issues, and reviews effortlessly.
Installing GitHub CLI
GitHub CLI is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. To install it, use one of the following commands:
macOS (Homebrew)
brew install gh
Windows (Chocolatey)
choco install gh
Linux (Debian/Ubuntu)
sudo apt install gh
Once installed, authenticate GitHub CLI with:
gh auth login
Follow the prompts to connect your GitHub account.
Essential GitHub CLI Commands
1. Cloning a Repository
Instead of copying a URL and using git clone, do this:
gh repo clone owner/repository
2. Creating a New Repository
Quickly create a new repository from the terminal:
gh repo create my-repo --public
3. Listing and Managing Issues
To list open issues:
gh issue list
To create an issue:
gh issue create --title "Bug found" --body "Details of the bug"
4. Managing Pull Requests
To list all pull requests:
gh pr list
To create a pull request:
gh pr create --title "Feature update" --body "Description of changes" --base main --head feature-branch
To create a draft pull request:
gh pr create --title "Feature update" --body "Description of changes" --base main --head feature-branch --draft
To check out a pull request locally using its number:
gh pr checkout <PR_NUMBER>
To check out a pull request using the branch name:
gh pr checkout feature-branch
To fetch all pull request branches:
gh pr list --limit 100 | awk '{print $1}' | xargs -I {} gh pr checkout {}
5. Checking Notifications
Stay updated with:
gh notifications
6. Managing GitHub Actions
To list workflow runs:
gh run list
To view details of a specific workflow run:
gh run view <RUN_ID>
To re-run a workflow:
gh run rerun <RUN_ID>
To download workflow run logs:
gh run download <RUN_ID>
To trigger a manual workflow run:
gh workflow run <WORKFLOW_NAME> --ref main
Conclusion
GitHub CLI is an indispensable tool for developers looking to streamline their workflow and improve efficiency. By leveraging its powerful commands, you can manage repositories, issues, pull requests, and CI/CD actions directly from your terminal, reducing the need for context switching and manual interventions.
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