Github CLI for Linux - Shell-Bash

As a programmer, Github is an essential tool for version control and collaboration. Github CLI, or "gh", is a command-line interface for Github that allows you to interact with repositories, issues, pull requests, and more directly from your terminal. It provides a faster and more efficient way to manage your Github tasks, especially for those who are more comfortable working with command-line tools.

Installation

To get started with Github CLI on your Linux system, you can follow these steps:

1. Open your terminal and run the following commands:

sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-key C99B11DEB97541F0
sudo apt-add-repository https://cli.github.com/packages
sudo apt update
sudo apt install gh

2. After installation, you can verify whether gh is installed correctly by running the following command:

gh --version

Basic Usage

Here are some basic commands to get started with Github CLI:

Authenticate with Github

Before you can use Github CLI, you need to authenticate with your Github account. You can do this by running the following command:

gh auth login

This will prompt you to enter your Github.com credentials and authenticate with Github.

Clone a repository

gh repo clone <repository-name>

This command clones a repository to your local machine. You can replace <repository-name> with the name of the repository you want to clone.

Create a repository

gh repo create <repository-name>

This command creates a new Github repository. You can replace <repository-name> with the name of the repository you want to create.

Create an issue

gh issue create

This command allows you to create a new Github issue. It opens a text editor where you can enter the details of the issue.

Create a pull request

gh pr create

This command allows you to create a new Github pull request. It opens a text editor where you can enter the details of the pull request.

Conclusion

Github CLI is a powerful tool for managing your Github tasks directly from your terminal. With its extensive features, you can perform most Github actions without ever leaving your terminal. It is especially useful for programmers who are more comfortable working with command-line tools. Give it a try, and see how it can improve your Github workflow!