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https://github.com/cosmicwanderer7/mkgit

This Bash script automates the process of creating a new GitHub repository, initializing it with a README file, and pushing the initial commit to the remote repository. The script prompts the user for a repository name and utilizes the GitHub API to create a new public repository.
https://github.com/cosmicwanderer7/mkgit

bash bash-script github github-script linux

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Host: GitHub
URL: https://github.com/cosmicwanderer7/mkgit
Owner: cosmicwanderer7
License: mit
Created: 2023-11-23T03:15:50.000Z (7 months ago)
Default Branch: main
Last Pushed: 2024-02-25T14:52:13.000Z (4 months ago)
Last Synced: 2024-02-25T16:31:48.356Z (4 months ago)
Topics: bash, bash-script, github, github-script, linux
Language: Shell
Homepage:
Size: 64.5 KB
Stars: 10
Watchers: 1
Forks: 2
Open Issues: 0
Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE

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README

# Automate GitHub Repository Initialization with Bash

https://github.com/cosmicwanderer7/github-script/assets/65147258/25a6293a-f326-484e-afc9-fa08b8016ba1

## Prerequisites

Before using this script, make sure you have the following:

- GitHub account
- GitHub username
- [GitHub personal access token with repo scope](https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/authentication/keeping-your-account-and-data-secure/managing-your-personal-access-tokens)

## Installation Instructions (mkgit.bash)

### Archlinux/Manjaro

```yay -S mkgit```

1. Clone the repository to your local machine:

```bash
git clone https://github.com/your-username/bash-github-repo-creator.git
```

2. Navigate to the cloned directory:

```bash
cd bash-github-repo-creator
```

3. Make the script executable:

```bash
chmod +x mkgit.bash
```

4. Execute the script

```bash
./mkgit.bash [-d] [-i] [-l] [-h]
```

###Flags

-d: Delete the configuration file and exit.
-i: Initialize a Git repository in the current directory.
-l: Prompt for license selection.
-h: Display the help message.

Runing script without any flags makes new repo without licence at $HOME/Documents/Projects

5. The first time you use the script, it will prompt you to enter your GitHub credentials. These credentials will be saved in a configuration file for further use.

6. To run the script globally.

copy the script to `/usr/local/bin`

you can create a alias

```
alias mkgit='mkgit.bash'
```

7. The script will create a new directory with the given repository name, initialize a Git repository, create an initial commit with a README file, and push it to the newly created GitHub repository.

## Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you find any issues or have suggestions for improvements, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request. Make sure to follow the contribution guidelines.

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create your feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature`).
3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature'`).
4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/AmazingFeature`).
5. Open a pull request.

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