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Date Published
Author
Amanda Pinsker
Word count
661
Language
English
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None

Summary

GitHub CLI, now officially out of beta and available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, allows users to manage their entire GitHub workflow directly from the terminal, reducing context switching and streamlining processes. Since the beta release, it has facilitated over 250,000 pull requests and 350,000 merges, demonstrating its impact on GitHub operations. Key features include the ability to call the GitHub API, create custom command aliases, and integrate with GitHub Enterprise Server, fulfilling a popular user request. The CLI enables a seamless workflow from issue tracking to release creation, allowing users to script, review, and merge pull requests directly from the terminal. The community has been integral to its development, contributing features such as metadata additions and filtering capabilities, with future updates planned to enhance issue and pull request management further.