GH-VARIABLE-GET(1) GitHub CLI manual GH-VARIABLE-GET(1)

gh-variable-get - Get variables

gh variable get <variable-name> [flags]

Get a variable on one of the following levels: - repository (default): available to GitHub Actions runs or Dependabot in a repository - environment: available to GitHub Actions runs for a deployment environment in a repository - organization: available to GitHub Actions runs or Dependabot within an organization

Get a variable for an environment
Filter JSON output using a jq expression
Output JSON with the specified fields
Get a variable for an organization
Format JSON output using a Go template; see "gh help formatting"

Select another repository using the [HOST/]OWNER/REPO format

createdAt, name, numSelectedRepos, selectedReposURL, updatedAt, value, visibility

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.

gh-variable(1)

Jan 2025