gh (GitHub CLI) — open-source Project Ops

Name: gh (GitHub CLI)
Author: cli

Updated 2026-09-03 · tool · Project Ops · rev 1 · structured JSON

~45800 stars; complements PyGithub, octokit.js; Official GitHub CLI.

Open source: yes (MIT)
Self-hostable: yes
Pricing model: free
Best for: Developers who want to manage GitHub pull requests, issues, and workflows from their terminal.
Last verified: 2026-09-04

Is gh (GitHub CLI) open source?

Yes, gh (GitHub CLI) is open source under the MIT license.

How much does gh (GitHub CLI) cost?

gh (GitHub CLI) is free to use.

Can I self-host gh (GitHub CLI)?

Yes, gh (GitHub CLI) can be self-hosted (the source is available under the MIT license).

Source: github · github.com/cli
Repository: https://github.com/cli/cli

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~45800 stars; complements PyGithub, octokit.js; Official GitHub CLI. Auth via OAuth device flow or PAT. No ToS risk; standard REST rate limits (5000/hr authenticated).

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