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gh-alias: Set a shell command as a `gh` subcommand.
$ gh alias set --shell ${alias_name} ${command}
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This command is used to set an alias for a specific command in your GitHub CLI (Command Line Interface) configuration.

The breakdown of the command is as follows:

  • gh: Refers to the GitHub CLI.
  • alias: Specifies that you are setting an alias.
  • set: Instructs the CLI to set a new alias.
  • --shell: Specifies the shell in which the alias will be active.
  • ${alias_name}: Represents the name you want to give to your alias. This can be any name you choose.
  • ${command}: Represents the command that you want to create an alias for. This can be any valid command recognized by the GitHub CLI.

By running this command and replacing ${alias_name} and ${command} with appropriate values, you can create a shortcut or alias for a frequently used GitHub CLI command, making it easier and quicker to execute in the future.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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