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DownGit (downgit.github.io) is a popular web utility used to generate direct, quick download links for individual folders inside a GitHub repository without needing to clone the entire project.
If you are trying to use it or looking for quick alternatives, here is how you can use it or work around it if it encounters any issues:
How to use DownGit
- Go to the specific folder on GitHub and copy the URL from your browser address bar.
- Navigate to DownGit.
- Paste the URL into the input box and click Download. It will bundle just that folder into a
.zipfile for you.
Alternative Quick Methods (If DownGit isn't working)
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The
github.devTrick:
Change.comto.devin your GitHub folder URL (e.g., changegithub.com/username/repo/tree/main/my-foldertogithub.dev/username/repo/tree/main/my-folder). This opens a lightweight web-based version of VS Code where you can right-click the folder and download it directly to your computer. -
Alternative Web Tools:
Websites like Download Directory function similarly to DownGit and let you paste a GitHub folder link to instantly download just that directory. -
Command Line (Sparse Checkout):
If you are a developer and want to pull just a single folder via terminal, you can run:git clone --filter=blob:none --no-checkout <repo-URL> cd <repo-name> git sparse-checkout init --cone git sparse-checkout set path/to/folder git checkout main
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