gh-pr-close(1)

GH-PR-CLOSE(1) GitHub CLI manual GH-PR-CLOSE(1)

NAME

gh-pr-close - Close a pull request

SYNOPSIS

gh pr close {<number> | <url> | <branch>} [flags]

OPTIONS

-c, --comment <string>
Leave a closing comment

-d, --delete-branch
Delete the local and remote branch after close

OPTIONS INHERITED FROM PARENT COMMANDS

-R, --repo <[HOST/]OWNER/REPO>
Select another repository using the [HOST/]OWNER/REPO format

EXIT CODES

0: Successful execution

1: Error

2: Command canceled

4: Authentication required

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

SEE ALSO

gh-pr(1)

Jul 2026 GitHub CLI v2.96.0