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

# [NAME](#NAME)

gh-pr-checks - Show CI status for a single pull request

# [SYNOPSIS](#SYNOPSIS)

**gh pr checks \[<number> | <url> | <branch>] \[flags]**

# [DESCRIPTION](#DESCRIPTION)

Show CI status for a single pull request.

Without an argument, the pull request that belongs to the current branch is selected.

When the **--json** flag is used, it includes a **bucket** field, which categorizes the **state** field into **pass**, **fail**, **pending**, **skipping**, or **cancel**.

Additional exit codes: 8: Checks pending

# [OPTIONS](#OPTIONS)

[**--fail-fast**](#fail_fast)

Exit watch mode on first check failure

[**-i**, **--interval** **<int> (default 10)**](#i)

Refresh interval in seconds in watch mode

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

Filter JSON output using a jq expression

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

Output JSON with the specified fields

[**--required**](#required)

Only show checks that are required

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

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

[**--watch**](#watch)

Watch checks until they finish

[**-w**, **--web**](#w)

Open the web browser to show details about checks

# [OPTIONS INHERITED FROM PARENT COMMANDS](#OPTIONS_INHERITED_FROM_PARENT_COMMANDS)

[**-R**, **--repo** **<\[HOST/\]OWNER/REPO>**](#R)

Select another repository using the \[HOST/]OWNER/REPO format

# [JSON FIELDS](#JSON_FIELDS)

**bucket**, **completedAt**, **description**, **event**, **link**, **name**, **startedAt**, **state**, **workflow**

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

Oct 2026

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Document: gh-pr-checks(1) from gh 2.103.3-r0 (Chainguard OS)
Source: https://github.com/cli/cli