GitHub CLI (gh)

Overview

GitHub CLI (gh) is the official command-line tool for GitHub that brings pull requests, issues, releases, and other GitHub concepts to the terminal. This skill provides comprehensive guidance for using gh to streamline GitHub workflows, including PR management, issue tracking, repository operations, and API access.

When to Use This Skill

Invoke this skill when users:

• Mention GitHub CLI (gh) commands or workflows
• Ask about creating, viewing, or managing pull requests from the command line
• Need help with GitHub issue management via CLI
• Want to understand gh's mental model or command structure
• Request guidance on GitHub automation or scripting
• Ask about GitHub API access through gh
• Need help with gh authentication or configuration
• Request integration patterns between gh, git, and other tools (like erk)