---
name: "gh-codespace-view"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "github-cli"
version: "2.102.1-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/gh-codespace-view"
---

# gh-codespace-view(1)

View details about a codespace

## NAME

gh-codespace-view - View details about a codespace

## SYNOPSIS

**gh codespace view \[flags\]**

## OPTIONS

- **-c**, **--codespace** **\<string\>**

  Name of the codespace

- **-q**, **--jq** **\<expression\>**

  Filter JSON output using a jq expression

- **--json** **\<fields\>**

  Output JSON with the specified fields

- **-R**, **--repo** **\<string\>**

  Filter codespace selection by repository name (user/repo)

- **--repo-owner** **\<string\>**

  Filter codespace selection by repository owner (username or org)

- **-t**, **--template** **\<string\>**

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

## JSON FIELDS

**billableOwner**, **createdAt**, **devcontainerPath**, **displayName**, **environmentId**, **gitStatus**, **idleTimeoutMinutes**, **lastUsedAt**, **location**, **machineDisplayName**, **machineName**, **name**, **owner**, **prebuild**, **recentFolders**, **repository**, **retentionExpiresAt**, **retentionPeriodDays**, **state**, **vscsTarget**

## 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.

## EXAMPLE

```
# Select a codespace from a list of all codespaces you own
$ gh cs view
# View the details of a specific codespace
$ gh cs view -c codespace-name-12345
# View the list of all available fields for a codespace
$ gh cs view --json
# View specific fields for a codespace
$ gh cs view --json displayName,machineDisplayName,state
```

## SEE ALSO

**[gh-codespace(1)](/gh-codespace/1.md)**