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A command-line tool that makes git easier to use with GitHub.
About or, if you prefer the SSH protocol:
From the project's README at github.com/github/hub. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
hub is a command line tool that wraps in order to extend it with extra features and commands that make working with GitHub easier.
For an official, potentially more user-friendly command-line interface to GitHub, see cli.github.com and this comparison.
This repository and its issue tracker is not for reporting problems with GitHub.com web interface. If you have a problem with GitHub itself, please contact Support.
See usage examples or the full reference documentation to see all available commands and flags.
Health score breakdown
6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Adoption signals
Real-world usage data, pulled from each registry. The bigger the numbers, the more battle-tested the project.
| Signal | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 23k | github.com/github/hub |
| GitHub forks | 2.2k | github.com/github/hub |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 16.4 years | since Dec 2009 |
| Last commit | 2.3 years ago | Feb 2, 2024 |
| Releases shipped | 60 | last: 6.2 years ago |
| Security policy | SECURITY.md | declared by maintainers |
Self-hosting cost across providers
Detected requirements: 4GB RAM, 40GB disk minimum. Cheapest plan per provider that meets the requirement.
| Provider | Plan | Specs | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hetzner | CAX11 | 2c · 4GB · 40GB | $4.13 USD | Deploy → |
| vultr | VC2 | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5 USD | Deploy → |
| linode | Nanode 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5.12 USD | Deploy → |
| digitalocean | Basic Regular 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $6 USD | Deploy → |
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Ready to self-host or, if you prefer the SSH protocol:?
Spin up a hetzner CAX11 (4GB RAM, 40GB disk) for $4.13/mo and follow the project's official install docs.
Data last refreshed May 7, 2026.
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