# Github

> GitHub platform with Actions, Copilot, and code review. Use for collaboration. Use when this capability is needed.

- Skill: `tomevault-io/github-37` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/github-37`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/github-37/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/github-37

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# 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

- [GitHub CLI Manual](https://cli.github.com/manual/)

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