docs: add GitHub CLI explanation to prerequisites#7930
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- Add brief explanation of GitHub CLI as a command-line tool - Include command name (gh) for clarity - Add direct link to installation page - Keep version and authentication requirements Co-authored-by: mnkiefer <8320933+mnkiefer@users.noreply.github.com>
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[WIP] Add GitHub CLI explanation to prerequisites section
docs: add GitHub CLI explanation to prerequisites
Dec 27, 2025
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The prerequisites section assumed familiarity with GitHub CLI, which absolute beginners may not have.
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docs/src/content/docs/setup/quick-start.md)gh) for immediate recognitionBefore:
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Helps beginners understand what GitHub CLI is and where to get it without hunting through documentation.
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