Clone a repository:
On Ubuntu, you can configure GPG (GNU Privacy Guard) to sign your commits.
– If you encounter permission errors, check your SSH agent or token scope. Use git remote -v to verify your remote URL. github on ubuntu
The gh tool changes how you interact with GitHub. You no longer need to leave your terminal.
Make changes, stage, and commit:
If you see "Hi username! You've successfully authenticated," your Ubuntu machine is now a trusted device.
By moving away from HTTPS to SSH, adopting commit signing, and mastering the gh CLI, you transform your Ubuntu terminal from a simple text interface into a sophisticated command center for the world's largest code host. Clone a repository: On Ubuntu, you can configure
# Personal account Host github.com HostName github.com User git IdentityFile ~/.ssh/id_ed25519