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gh-help: Display help for the `gh help` subcommand.
$ gh help --help
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The command gh help --help is used for seeking help on how to use the GitHub CLI (Command Line Interface) tool. Here is an explanation of the different parts of the command:

  • gh: It refers to the GitHub CLI tool itself. The gh command is used to interact with various GitHub features and functionalities directly from the command line.
  • help: It is a subcommand of the gh command. When used alone, it displays general help information about the GitHub CLI tool, including available commands and their usage.
  • --help: It is an option or flag that can be added to most CLI commands, including in this case the help command. It is used to provide additional information about the command itself, including more detailed usage instructions and available options.

Therefore, when you run gh help --help, it will provide you with further clarification on how to use the help command, including its available options, and other relevant information that can assist with understanding and effectively utilizing the GitHub CLI tool.

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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