gh repo clone accepts --no-upstream

Introduced 2026-03-10 · score 0.93

HOW TO USE IT

When cloning a fork without an upstream remote, run `gh repo clone <repository> --no-upstream`.

WHY THIS HELPS

Clone a repository without configuring an upstream remote.

REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS

• Version: v2.88.0
• repository (required): Repository to clone; use OWNER/REPO, a GitHub URL, or another supported selector.
• --no-upstream: Do not add an upstream remote when cloning a fork; also skips setting the parent as the default remote.

FIRST-PARTY EVIDENCE

• https://github.com/cli/cli/releases/tag/v2.88.0
• https://cli.github.com/manual/gh_repo_clone

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