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Git clone: a new copy linked to its source

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Published: 22 Oct 2026 16:11 · Updated: 22 Oct 2026 16:11

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In brief

git clone creates a local repository and normally a working tree from an existing source. It sets up remote-tracking references and an initial checked-out branch.

Useful to know

git clone creates a local repository and normally a working tree from an existing source. It sets up remote-tracking references and an initial checked-out branch. [1]

A shallow clone with limited history offers different historical visibility. A missing old commit does not prove it never existed. Check submodules separately if the project depends on them.

Sources

For further detail and to check the information:

  1. [1] Git - git-clone Documentation ↗