What is git clone used for?

git clone is used to create a local copy of an existing repository from a remote source.

When git clone runs:

• the full commit history is downloaded
• a local repository is created
• all branches and tags are copied
• the remote origin is configured automatically
• a working directory with the project files is created

This way, git clone lets you start working with an already existing project by having a full Git repository on your computer, linked to the remote one.