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GitHub CLI now collects pseudoanonymous telemetry

GitHub adds optional pseudoanonymous telemetry to its CLI to inform feature prioritization and product validation, with full transparency and user opt-in controls.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: Hacker NewsBY sys://pipeline

GitHub CLI now collects pseudoanonymous telemetry to understand how features are used and guide product development. Users can review the open-source implementation and enable logging mode to inspect what data would be sent before opting in. The telemetry helps prioritize development work and validate whether features meet real user needs.

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