GH-REPO-RENAME(1) GitHub CLI manual GH-REPO-RENAME(1) NAME gh-repo-rename - Rename a repository SYNOPSIS gh repo rename [<new-name>] [flags] DESCRIPTION Rename a GitHub repository. <new-name> is the desired repository name without the owner. By default, the current repository is renamed. Otherwise, the repository specified with --repo is renamed. To transfer repository ownership to another user account or organization, you must follow additional steps on github.com. For more information on transferring repository ownership, see: <https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/creating-and-managing-reposito- ries/transferring-a-repository> OPTIONS -R, --repo <[HOST/]OWNER/REPO> Select another repository using the [HOST/]OWNER/REPO format -y, --yes Skip the confirmation prompt EXIT CODES 0: Successful execution 1: Error 2: Command canceled 4: Authentication required NOTE: Specific commands may have additional exit codes. Refer to the com- mand's help for more information. EXAMPLE # Rename the current repository (foo/bar -> foo/baz) $ gh repo rename baz # Rename the specified repository (qux/quux -> qux/baz) $ gh repo rename -R qux/quux baz SEE ALSO gh-repo(1) Aug 2026 GH-REPO-RENAME(1)
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