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GitHub CLI collects pseudoanonymous telemetry data to understand feature usage and prioritize improvements.

TechnologyPrivacyApr 22, 2026score 0.273 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses GitHub CLI's new feature of collecting pseudoanonymous telemetry data, which allows users to review and opt out of data collection. The discussion highlights the balance between data usage for improvement and user privacy concerns.

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GitHub CLI collects pseudoanonymous telemetry data to understand feature usage and prioritize improvements.
Parent: TechnologyEntity: GitHub CLIImpact: mixedDate: Apr 22, 2026Target: GitHub CLI's telemetry data collection
Users can opt out of GitHub CLI's telemetry data collection by setting specific environment variables or configuration options.
Parent: PrivacyEntity: User data collectionImpact: positiveDate: Apr 22, 2026Target: User control over data collection

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GitHub CLI now collects pseudoanonymous telemetry L: https://cli.github.com/telemetry C: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47862331 posted on 2026.04.22 at 07:58:58 (c=0, p=6)
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GitHub CLI now collects pseudoanonymous telemetry Link: https://cli.github.com/telemetry Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47862331
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GitHub CLI now collects pseudoanonymous telemetry Link: https://cli.github.com/telemetry Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47862331
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GitHub CLI now collects pseudoanonymous telemetry Link: https://cli.github.com/telemetry Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47862331
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GitHub CLI now collects pseudoanonymous telemetry https://cli.github.com/telemetry
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GitHub CLI now collects pseudoanonymous telemetry Link: https://cli.github.com/telemetry Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47862331
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GitHub CLI now collects pseudoanonymous telemetry https://cli.github.com/telemetry Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47862331
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GitHub CLI now collects pseudoanonymous telemetry https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47862331 #hackernews #tech
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GitHub CLI now collects pseudoanonymous telemetry https://cli.github.com/telemetry #github #forge #microsoft #privacy
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GitHub CLI now collects pseudoanonymous telemetry: https://cli.github.com/telemetry Discussion: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47862331
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GitHub CLI now collects pseudoanonymous telemetry Article URL: https://cli.github.com/telemetry Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47862331 Points: 387 # Comments: 285 https://cli.github.com/telemetry #Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]
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GitHub CLI now collects pseudoanonymous telemetry ---- - 21 minutes ago | 6 points | 0 comments - URL: https://cli.github.com/telemetry - Discussions: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47862331 - Summary: GitHub CLI collects pseudoanonymous telemetry to understand feature usage and prioritize improvements. Users can review what data would be sent by enabling logging mode via the `GH_TELEMETRY=log` environment variable or `gh config set telemetry log` command, which prints JSON payloads to stderr instead of transmitting them. To opt out, set `GH_TELEMETRY=false` (or any falsy value like `0`, `disabled`, or empty string), use `DO_NOT_TRACK=true`, or run `gh config set telemetry disabled`. Environment variables take precedence over configuration settings. Telemetry events are sent to GitHub's internal analytics infrastructure. Note that extensions and agents may collect their own usage data independently, and opting out of GitHub CLI telemetry does not disable third-party extension telemetry. This policy applies specifically to the GitHub CLI (`gh`) and does not cover GitHub Copilot or the Copilot CLI, which handle data collection separately.
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GitHub CLI now collects pseudoanonymous telemetry https://cli.github.com/telemetry #github
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GitHub CLI now collects pseudoanonymous telemetry https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47862331 #hackernews #tech
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GitHub CLI now collects pseudoanonymous telemetry: https://cli.github.com/telemetry Discussion: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47862331
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