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.TH "GH-EXTENSION-EXEC" "1" "Oct 2024" "GitHub CLI 2.58.0" "GitHub CLI manual"

.SH NAME
gh-extension-exec - Execute an installed extension


.SH SYNOPSIS
\fBgh extension exec <name> [args] [flags]\fR


.SH DESCRIPTION
Execute an extension using the short name. For example, if the extension repository is
\fBowner/gh-extension\fR, you should pass \fBextension\fR\&. You can use this command when
the short name conflicts with a core gh command.

.PP
All arguments after the extension name will be forwarded to the executable
of the extension.


.SH EXIT CODES
0: Successful execution

.PP
1: Error

.PP
2: Command canceled

.PP
4: Authentication required

.PP
NOTE: Specific commands may have additional exit codes. Refer to the command's help for more information.


.SH EXAMPLE
.EX
# execute a label extension instead of the core gh label command
$ gh extension exec label

.EE


.SH SEE ALSO
\fBgh-extension(1)\fR