NAME¶

gh-repo-set-default - Configure default repository for this directory

SYNOPSIS¶

gh repo set-default [<repository>] [flags]

DESCRIPTION¶

This command sets the default remote repository to use when querying the GitHub API for the locally cloned repository.

gh uses the default repository for things like:

• viewing and creating pull requests
• viewing and creating issues
• viewing and creating releases
• working with GitHub Actions
• adding repository and environment secrets

OPTIONS¶

-u, --unset

unset the current default repository

-v, --view

view the current default repository

EXIT CODES¶

0: Successful execution

1: Error

2: Command canceled

4: Authentication required

NOTE: Specific commands may have additional exit codes. Refer to the command's help for more information.

EXAMPLE¶

Interactively select a default repository:
$ gh repo set-default
Set a repository explicitly:
$ gh repo set-default owner/repo
View the current default repository:
$ gh repo set-default --view
Show more repository options in the interactive picker:
$ git remote add newrepo https://github.com/owner/repo
$ gh repo set-default

SEE ALSO¶

gh-repo(1)