https://github.com/aavtic/gitcloner
Clone GitHub private repositories without using git
https://github.com/aavtic/gitcloner
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Clone GitHub private repositories without using git
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/aavtic/gitcloner
- Owner: Aavtic
- License: mit
- Created: 2024-07-20T17:09:56.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-09-01T06:56:16.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-26T14:11:29.479Z (over 1 year ago)
- Topics: git, github, private-repository
- Language: Python
- Homepage:
- Size: 11.7 KB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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Easy Repository Cloning with GitCloner
Clone GitHub repositories without using Git — only using `requests`! GitCloner uses the GitHub API. If you want to clone a private GitHub repository, you will need a [GitHub Fine-Grained Token](https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/keeping-your-account-and-data-secure/managing-your-personal-access-tokens#creating-a-fine-grained-personal-access-token).
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## 🚀 Easy Repository Cloning with GitCloner
GitCloner is a Python-based tool that simplifies the process of cloning GitHub repositories, even in environments where Git is not installed. Whether you're working with public or private repositories, GitCloner provides a seamless and secure way to clone repositories using the GitHub API.
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## 🔧 Features
- **No Git Installation Required**: Clone repositories without needing Git installed on your system.
- **Private Repository Access**: Securely clone private repositories using a Fine-Grained GitHub token.
- **User-Friendly**: Designed for users with minimal technical expertise.
- **Flexible Cloning**: Supports cloning specific branches and integrates easily into various workflows.
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## ⚙️ How It Works
To use GitCloner, simply run the program with the necessary command-line options:
```bash
python3 gitcloner.py --githubkey --owner --repo --branch --clone
```
GitCloner integrates with GitHub to allow secure cloning of public and private repositories using the GitHub API.