github

name	github
description	GitHub platform with Actions, Copilot, and code review. Use for collaboration.

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