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The command "gh pr edit" is a command used in the GitHub command-line tool ("gh") to edit a pull request ("pr").
A pull request represents a proposed change to a repository on GitHub. It allows users to propose and review changes before they are merged into the main codebase. With the "gh pr edit" command, you can make modifications to an existing pull request.
Here's how the command works:
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You need to have the "gh" command-line tool installed and authenticated with your GitHub account.
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Navigate to the local repository directory on your computer, which corresponds to the pull request you want to edit.
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Open your command-line interface (e.g., Terminal on macOS, Command Prompt on Windows).
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Enter the command "gh pr edit" followed by the pull request number or URL. For example:
gh pr edit 42
In this case, it will open the pull request with number 42 for editing.
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This command will likely open a text editor, such as Vim or Nano, depending on your system configuration, with the pull request description displayed. You can now make changes to the description, title, or any other details related to the pull request.
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Save and exit the text editor. The changes you made to the pull request will be applied.
It's important to note that this command edits the pull request's description and other details, not the actual changes made in the associated branch. If you need to modify the branch's code, you have to make changes locally, commit them to your branch, and push the changes to update the pull request accordingly.