gh-secret-set:tldr:edd45

gh-secret-set: Set a secret for the current repository (user will be prompted for the value).

$ gh secret set ${name}

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The command gh secret set ${name} is used in the GitHub CLI (Command Line Interface) to set a secret in a GitHub repository.

In this command, ${name} represents a placeholder for the name of the secret. The actual name of the secret should be provided in its place when running the command.

By setting secrets in a GitHub repository, you can securely store sensitive information like authentication tokens, API keys, or other configuration values used in workflows or actions.

To use this command, you need to have the GitHub CLI (gh) installed and authenticated with your GitHub account. After running this command, you will be prompted to enter the value of the secret. Once set, the secret will be encrypted and stored securely in your GitHub repository, accessible only to authorized users or workflows.

Setting secrets allows you to manage and protect sensitive data used in your GitHub Actions or other workflows, without exposing them in plain text. These secrets can be later accessed by your workflows to authenticate with external services or utilize sensitive data securely.

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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