Git workflows on Windows, Mac, and GNU/Linux are managed with Gut, a command-line client.
GitHub CLI
Use GitHub from a terminal with GitHub CLI, an open-source command-line tool for repository tasks.
About GitHub CLI
GitHub CLI, called gh, is a command-line tool for using GitHub from a terminal. It is free and open source and can be installed on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
With it you can view and filter open issues, check pull request status, check out pull requests locally, and create new pull requests. You can also view checks for pull requests, create releases, view repository READMEs, and run GitHub Copilot from the command line. It supports custom aliases for commands, scripting through the GitHub API, and connections to both GitHub.com and GitHub Enterprise Server.
It suits developers and others who already work in a terminal with git and code and want to manage issues, pull requests, and releases without switching to a browser.
Key features
- Manage issues, pull requests, checks and releases in terminal
- Create pull requests and check out pull requests locally
- View and filter a repository's open issues
- Create releases and view repository READMEs
- Set command aliases and script with GitHub API
- Connect to GitHub.com and GitHub Enterprise Server
Best for: Developers who manage GitHub repositories from the terminal benefit most.
Good for
- Free and open source
- Available for macOS, Windows, and Linux
- Works next to git and code in the terminal
- Supports aliases and API scripting
Watch out for
- Requires comfort working in a command line
GitHub CLI at a glance
- Website
- cli.github.com
- Category
- Development › Git & Code Hosting
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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GitHub CLI FAQ
What is GitHub CLI?
GitHub CLI, or gh, is a command-line tool that brings GitHub pull requests, issues, and other tasks to the terminal.
What can I do with GitHub CLI?
You can list issues, check pull request status, create pull requests, view checks, create releases, and view repositories.
Which operating systems does GitHub CLI support?
It supports macOS, Windows, and Linux, with installs via Homebrew, WinGet, apt, dnf, zypper, and direct downloads.
Does GitHub CLI work with GitHub Enterprise Server?
Yes, it connects to GitHub Enterprise Server in addition to GitHub.com.
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