GitHub (Tool)
Beyond the platform, GitHub provides powerful CLI tools (gh) and Desktop apps that streamline workflows.
When to Use
- PR Management:
gh pr create,gh pr checkout. - CLI: Scripting GitHub Actions or releases.
- Copilot: Managing AI settings.
Core Concepts
GitHub CLI (gh)
The official CLI.
gh repo create my-new-repo --public --clone
Codespaces
Cloud dev environment. gh codespace create.
Gists
Code snippets. gh gist create file.txt.
Best Practices (2025)
Do:
- Use
gh dash: A dashboard extension for the CLI to view PRs/Issues. - Use
gh copilot: CLI interface for Copilot ("Explain this command").
Don't:
- Don't use password auth: It's disabled. Use PAT or SSH.
References
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