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.
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.
- 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.
To use GitCloner, simply run the program with the necessary command-line options:
python3 gitcloner.py --githubkey <your key> --owner <username> --repo <target repository> --branch <branch> --clone
GitCloner integrates with GitHub to allow secure cloning of public and private repositories using the GitHub API.