Suggest an editImprove this articleRefine the answer for “What is git clone used for?”. Your changes go to moderation before they’re published.Approval requiredContentWhat you’re changing🇺🇸EN🇺🇦UAPreviewTitle (EN)Short answer (EN)**`git clone`** is used to create a local copy of an existing repository from a remote source. **Key point:** the command lets you start working with an existing project by having a full Git repository on your computer, linked to the remote one.Shown above the full answer for quick recall.Answer (EN)Image`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.For the reviewerNote to the moderator (optional)Visible only to the moderator. Helps review go faster.