A command-line interface to the GitHub Issues API v2.
Star History
Momentum
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STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#1,274
MOST-STARRED Python
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
github-cli gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 3. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #1,274 among Python repositories and #12,244 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
21
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
May 8, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
github-cli has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
github-cli is an open-source project written in Python: A command-line interface to the GitHub Issues API v2.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Python. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Python for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ pip install github-cli⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Python >= 3.9, pip, virtualenv
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
github-cli coordinates its core functionality through a modular Python pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed github-cli into Python backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install github-cli using your package manager: `pip install github-cli`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for github-cli.
Import github-cli into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `github-cli --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Python, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
parlarjb/github-cli is currently ranked #12,244 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #12,244 | parlarjb/github-cli This Project | Python | ★ 3 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does github-cli do? +
A command-line interface to the GitHub Issues API v2.
What language is github-cli written in? +
The primary language is Python. Topics include: software.
Is github-cli actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on May 11, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does github-cli have? +
github-cli has 3 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does github-cli rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 3 stars, parlarjb/github-cli is ranked #12,244 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1,274 among Python projects.
What license is github-cli distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
