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Download GitHub files and directories with ease

cloneit is a fast, lightweight CLI tool that downloads specific GitHub directories or files without cloning the entire repository.

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Quick start

Get up and running with cloneit in three simple steps.

1

Install cloneit

Install cloneit using Cargo:
cargo install --git https://github.com/alok8bb/cloneit
2

Run your first command

Download a specific directory from any GitHub repository:
cloneit https://github.com/username/repo/tree/main/src
The directory will be downloaded to your current working directory.
3

Explore advanced features

Download and zip a directory in one command:
cloneit -z https://github.com/username/repo/tree/main/docs
Download multiple URLs at once:
cloneit https://github.com/user/repo1/tree/main/src,https://github.com/user/repo2/blob/main/README.md

Key features

Everything you need to download GitHub content efficiently.

Selective downloads

Download specific directories without cloning the entire repository, saving time and bandwidth.

File-level precision

Download individual files from any branch or commit with a single command.

ZIP archives

Automatically create ZIP archives of downloaded content with the -z flag.

Batch downloads

Download multiple URLs in a single command using comma-separated values.

GitHub API integration

Leverage the GitHub API for reliable downloads with optional token authentication.

Cross-platform

Works seamlessly on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.

Explore the documentation

Learn how to use cloneit effectively with our comprehensive guides.

Usage guide

Learn the fundamentals of downloading files and directories with cloneit.

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Command reference

Complete reference for all cloneit commands and flags.

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Install cloneit and start downloading GitHub content efficiently in just a few minutes.

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