GH-REPO-LICENSE-LIST(1) GitHub CLI manual GH-REPO-LICENSE-LIST(1)

# [NAME](#NAME)

gh-repo-license-list - List common repository licenses

# [SYNOPSIS](#SYNOPSIS)

**gh repo license list \[flags]**

# [DESCRIPTION](#DESCRIPTION)

List common repository licenses.

For even more licenses, visit ⟨https://choosealicense.com/appendix⟩

# [ALIASES](#ALIASES)

gh repo license ls

# [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.

# [SEE ALSO](#SEE_ALSO)

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

Oct 2026

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Document: gh-repo-license-list(1) from gh 2.103.2-r0 (Chainguard OS)
Source: https://github.com/cli/cli