gh repo set-default accepts git remote names

Introduced 2026-01-14 · score 0.93

HOW TO USE IT

When setting a local clone’s default repository to a named Git remote, run `gh repo set-default <remote-name>`.

WHY THIS HELPS

Set a repository's default using a named git remote.

REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS

• Version: v2.85.0
• <repository>: Repository to set as default; the documented example accepts a Git remote name.

FIRST-PARTY EVIDENCE

• https://github.com/cli/cli/releases/tag/v2.85.0
• https://cli.github.com/manual/gh_repo_set-default

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