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---
name: github-clone
description: Clone repositories and set up local workspace
---
# GitHub Clone Skill
Clone repositories and establish a clean local workspace.
> **See also**: [Shared Conventions](../shared/CONVENTIONS.md) | [Safety Guidelines](../shared/SAFETY.md)
## Purpose
Set up a local copy of a repository ready for work.
## Commands
```bash
gh auth status
gh repo clone <owner>/<repo>
gh repo clone <owner>/<repo> -- --depth 1 # shallow clone
git clone <url>
```
## Workflow
1. **Verify authentication**
```bash
gh auth status
```
2. **Clone to workspace**
```bash
cd ~/workspace
gh repo clone owner/repo
```
3. **Verify clone**
```bash
cd repo
git status
git remote -v
```
## Policies
- Clone into `~/workspace/` directory
- Verify auth status before cloning private repos
- Use shallow clone (`--depth 1`) for large repos when full history isn't needed
- After clone, verify remote is correctly configured
