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How to Copy Files from GitHub

Copying files from GitHub is a simple process. Instead of cloning a repo, you can simply download a ZIP file. Let's explore how to do this in a few steps.

IT & Engineering
4 steps 2 min Community template
1

To get started, navigate to the repository page of the GitHub repo you want to copy

To get started, navigate to the repository page of the GitHub repo you want to copy

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To get started, navigate to the repository page of the GitHub repo you want to copy
2

Once you land on the repository page, locate the green button marked "code" and click on it to reveal a drop-drown menu.

Once you land on the repository page, locate the green button marked "code" and click on it to reveal a drop-drown menu.

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Once you land on the repository page, locate the green button marked "code" and click on it to reveal a drop-drown menu.
3

Next, select Download ZIP from the options in the drop-down.

Next, select Download ZIP from the options in the drop-down.

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Next, select Download ZIP from the options in the drop-down.
4

Click here.

Click here.

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Click here.

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