What is glab alias used for?

glab alias is a feature that lets you create, list, and delete GitLab CLI command aliases, turning long commands into short shortcuts.

How do I view existing aliases?

Run glab alias list to see all defined aliases and their target commands.

Can I back up and share my aliases with teammates?

Yes. List your aliases to a file or README so others can recreate them, and prune outdated ones as needed.

Gitlab Cli Skills

@vince-winkintel

npx machina-cli add skill @vince-winkintel/gitlab-cli-skills --openclaw

Files (1)

SKILL.md

975 B

glab alias

Overview


  Create, list, and delete aliases.                                                                                     
         
  USAGE  
         
    glab alias [command] [--flags]  
            
  COMMANDS  
            
    delete <alias name> [--flags]           Delete an alias.
    list [--flags]                          List the available aliases.
    set <alias name> '<command>' [--flags]  Set an alias for a longer command.
         
  FLAGS  
         
    -h --help                               Show help for this command.

Quick start

glab alias --help

Subcommands

See references/commands.md for full --help output.

Source

git clone https://clawhub.ai/vince-winkintel/gitlab-cli-skillsView on GitHub

Overview

glab alias lets you create, list, and delete GitLab CLI command aliases. It shortens long glab workflows by turning them into reusable shortcuts. Use it to manage custom CLI shortcuts or view your existing aliases.

How This Skill Works

Use glab alias set to create an alias that maps a short name to a longer glab command. Use glab alias list to view existing aliases and glab alias delete to remove them. The -h/--help flag provides command help.

When to Use It

You frequently run long glab commands and want shorter shortcuts.
You manage repetitive tasks across multiple projects.
You want to share a curated set of aliases with teammates.
You need to remove deprecated or unused aliases.
You are exploring available aliases to optimize your workflow.

Quick Start

Step 1: glab alias --help
Step 2: glab alias set <alias> '<command>'
Step 3: glab alias list

Best Practices

Choose descriptive alias names that reflect the command’s purpose.
Quote multi-part commands when setting an alias to preserve spaces, but test first.
Document aliases in a shared README or wiki for onboarding.
Export or log your alias list regularly to back up custom workflows.
Prune unused aliases monthly to keep the CLI clean.

Example Use Cases

glab alias set new-mr 'mr create --title WIP_Update_docs --description Auto_MR --target-branch main'
glab alias list
glab alias delete old-mr
glab alias set open-proj 'repo view --web'
glab alias set login-host 'auth login --hostname gitlab.example.com'

Frequently Asked Questions

Add this skill to your agents