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The command "gh configure" refers to the configuration process of GitHub CLI (Command Line Interface). It allows you to configure settings for the GitHub CLI tool on your computer.
When you run "gh configure" in your terminal or command prompt, it prompts you with a series of questions to set up the GitHub CLI. These questions include:
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GitHub API Endpoint: You can choose between using the GitHub.com API or a self-hosted GitHub Enterprise Server. Depending on your choice, you need to provide the corresponding API endpoint.
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Authentication: You can choose between authenticating with a GitHub.com account or a GitHub Enterprise Server account. If you select GitHub.com, it will guide you through OAuth web flow to authenticate using your web browser. If you choose a GitHub Enterprise Server, you need to provide your personal access token generated from the server.
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Code Editor: You can configure the default code editor to be used for opening pull requests, issues, etc. The CLI will detect common editors on your system or you can manually specify the editor.
Once you have answered all the questions, the GitHub CLI will store your configuration details locally so that it can interact with the GitHub API on your behalf using the provided information. You can later revisit the configuration process by using the same command, "gh configure," if you want to make changes.