---
name: "gh-extension-create"
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-extension-create"
---

# gh-extension-create(1)

Create a new extension

## NAME

gh-extension-create - Create a new extension

## SYNOPSIS

**gh extension create \[\<name\>\] \[flags\]**

## OPTIONS

- **--precompiled** **\<string\>**

  Create a precompiled extension. Possible values: go, other

## 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

```
# Use interactively
$ gh extension create
# Create a script-based extension
$ gh extension create foobar
# Create a Go extension
$ gh extension create --precompiled=go foobar
# Create a non-Go precompiled extension
$ gh extension create --precompiled=other foobar
```

## SEE ALSO

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