GitHub CLI Repos and Pull Requests/Set default repo context

Set the default repository for future gh commands in this directory.

Section: Repository Basics

Set default repo context

bash
bash
gh repo set-default my-org/platform-api
Explanation

Set the default repository for future gh commands in this directory.

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