gh repo rename

gh repo rename [<new-name>] [flags]

Rename a GitHub repository.

<new-name> is the desired repository name without the owner.

By default, the current repository is renamed. Otherwise, the repository specified with --repo is renamed.

To transfer repository ownership to another user account or organization, you must follow additional steps on GitHub.com

For more information on transferring repository ownership, see: https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/creating-and-managing-repositories/transferring-a-repository

Options

-R, --repo <[HOST/]OWNER/REPO>
Select another repository using the [HOST/]OWNER/REPO format
-y, --yes
Skip the confirmation prompt

Examples

# Rename the current repository (foo/bar -> foo/baz)
$ gh repo rename baz

# Rename the specified repository (qux/quux -> qux/baz)
$ gh repo rename -R qux/quux baz

See also