How to Install GitHub Command on Amazon Linux

If you are using Amazon Linux and trying to use the github command but it’s not found, fear not! This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing the GitHub command on Amazon Linux.

Why the GitHub Command is Not Available

The github command is not a standard command available in most Linux distributions, including Amazon Linux. It is likely that you are trying to use a command that does not exist by default on your system.

What the GitHub Command Does

The github command is a tool that allows you to interact with GitHub repositories from the command line. It can be used to clone repositories, push changes, create branches, and more.

Installation Steps

To install the GitHub command on Amazon Linux, you can follow these steps:

1. First, ensure that you have git installed on your system. If not, you can install it using the following command:

sudo yum install git

2. Once git is installed, you can set up the GitHub command by creating an alias in your shell configuration file. Open your shell configuration file (e.g., ~/.bashrc or ~/.bash_profile) and add the following line:

alias github='git'

3. Save the file and reload your shell configuration by running:

source ~/.bashrc

4. You can now use the github command as if it were the git command. For example, you can clone a GitHub repository using:

github clone https://github.com/username/repository.git

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can install and use the GitHub command on Amazon Linux. Remember that the github command is just an alias for git, so you will be using the same functionalities provided by the git command. Happy coding!