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ghfs
GitHub Issues as local files for coding agents
A tool that mounts GitHub Issues as local read-only files on your machine, fetched before your coding agent starts, for macOS and Linux.
Overview
ghfs mounts GitHub Issues as a local filesystem using FUSE, making issue content available as ordinary files that coding agents can read directly without making API calls during tasks. Instead of agents using the gh command with potentially incorrect flags or copying issue content manually, ghfs fetches issues beforehand and stores them as read-only files under .ghfs/ in your repository.
The tool is designed to work with AI coding assistants like Claude Code, Cursor, and Copilot by eliminating tool calls in the middle of tasks. Issues remain on disk and can be searched with grep, piped to other commands, or read by any tool that handles files. ghfs syncs issues in the background on a schedule and supports multiple GitHub accounts and organizations.
The product is read-only by design to prevent agents from accidentally modifying issues. It requires macOS 26 or later with macFUSE 5.4.0, or Linux with libfuse3, and is free for one repository or available as paid plans for multiple repositories.
Feature facts
- Project-level AI rules - Write configuration files for Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, and other agents
- Three-command setup - curl, ghfs init, and ghfs to get started
Pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free: 1 repository, issues, background sync. Hobby: $5/mo or $48/yr (save 20%), unlimited repositories, all issues, background sync. Pro: $15/mo or $144/yr (save 20%), everything in Hobby plus projects, discussions, and pull requests (coming soon). Enterprise: contact for pricing.
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ghfs specifications
| Section | Developer Tools |
|---|---|
| Stage | Startup |
| Website | ghfs.dev |
| Votes2 | 0 |
ghfs metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Domain Rating | 0 no change since last check |
| Trust Flow | 0 no change since last check |
| Citation Flow | 15 no change since last check |
| Referring domains | 16 no change since last check |
| External backlinks | 27 no change since last check |
Fact: Ahrefs Domain Rating checked 12 Nov 2026, fact changed 1 Nov 2026. Fact: Majestic checked 1 Nov 2026, fact changed 1 Nov 2026. Link facts from Majestic. Trust Flow, Citation Flow and Topical Trust Flow are trademarks of Majestic-12 Ltd.
ghfs domain fact sheet
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| Domain age | 9 months |
|---|---|
| Registered | |
| Expires | |
| Registrar | CloudFlare, Inc. |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
ghfs launch receipt sheet
What we have measured for ghfs since it went live on SaaS Directory Info on 1 November 2026.
- 0 Domain Rating (Ahrefs) no change since launch
at launch: 0 (1 Nov 2026); latest: 12 Nov 2026 - 0 Trust Flow (Majestic)
first measured 1 Nov 2026 - 16 Referring domains (Majestic)
first measured 1 Nov 2026
Day 10 since launch. Next receipt: day 30, 1 Dec 2026. The figures report a change; they do not say what caused it, and many things can. No figure here is a guess.
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Frequently looked up
- Q1Isn't MCP enough for this?
- MCP servers often work, but ghfs is designed for the case where you want context already present as files without a call in the middle of the task. ghfs prioritizes reliability over adding more uncertainty to generative AI behavior.
- Q2Why not just use gh issue view?
- For a single lookup, the gh command works. ghfs addresses the need to avoid repeated fetches and removes the burden of agents having to remember command flags and syntax.
- Q3Does it sync in real time?
- No. The background service fetches issues on a schedule, and ghfs refresh fetches on demand. Data on disk is as recent as the last fetch.
- Q4Does ghfs write to my issues?
- No. ghfs never calls a write API and you cannot write through the mount. Note that the GitHub token scopes include repo, which grants write permissions, but ghfs implements read-only access at the application level.
- Q5Why does ghfs require macOS 26? I'm on 15.
- macFUSE ships two File System Extensions, and the one ghfs uses is only allowed on macOS 26 or later. The alternative option is marked as experimental. ghfs publishes the version that has been thoroughly tested rather than one that reads better.
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