GH-CODESPACE-VIEW(1) GitHub CLI manual GH-CODESPACE-VIEW(1)

# [NAME](#NAME)

gh-codespace-view - View details about a codespace

# [SYNOPSIS](#SYNOPSIS)

**gh codespace view \[flags]**

# [OPTIONS](#OPTIONS)

[**-c**, **--codespace** **<string>**](#c)

Name of the codespace

[**-q**, **--jq** **<expression>**](#q)

Filter JSON output using a jq expression

[**--json** **<fields>**](#json)

Output JSON with the specified fields

[**-R**, **--repo** **<string>**](#R)

Filter codespace selection by repository name (user/repo)

[**--repo-owner** **<string>**](#repo_owner)

Filter codespace selection by repository owner (username or org)

[**-t**, **--template** **<string>**](#t)

Format JSON output using a Go template; see "gh help formatting"

# [JSON FIELDS](#JSON_FIELDS)

**billableOwner**, **createdAt**, **devcontainerPath**, **displayName**, **environmentId**, **gitStatus**, **idleTimeoutMinutes**, **lastUsedAt**, **location**, **machineDisplayName**, **machineName**, **name**, **owner**, **prebuild**, **recentFolders**, **repository**, **retentionExpiresAt**, **retentionPeriodDays**, **state**, **vscsTarget**

# [EXIT CODES](#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.

# [EXAMPLE](#EXAMPLE)

```
# Select a codespace from a list of all codespaces you own
$ gh cs view
# View the details of a specific codespace
$ gh cs view -c codespace-name-12345
# View the list of all available fields for a codespace
$ gh cs view --json
# View specific fields for a codespace
$ gh cs view --json displayName,machineDisplayName,state
```

# [SEE ALSO](#SEE_ALSO)

[**gh-codespace(1)**](/man/os/gh/gh-codespace.1)

Oct 2026

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Document: gh-codespace-view(1) from gh 2.103.2-r0 (Chainguard OS)
Source: https://github.com/cli/cli