Skip the history. Skip the bloat. Just get the code.
Built for modern development workflows, godegit solves the common pain points of traditional Git cloning when you just need the code.
Skip the wait. Download repository contents in seconds instead of minutes. Perfect for code review, quick analysis, or when you need just the source files.
One command does it all. No complex flags, no configuration files. Just point to a repository and get the code you need.
Whether you're doing code reviews, template usage, or quick analysis, godegit fits seamlessly into your development process.
Built with efficiency in mind. Skip the overhead of full Git clones when all you need is the current state of the code.
Know what you're cloning before it's too late. godegit automatically detects the license of every repository and warns you when restrictive terms could affect your project.
Compare traditional Git clone with godegit for a typical repository
Install godegit globally with your preferred package manager and start downloading repositories efficiently.
Fast, disk space efficient package manager
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Ready to start? Check out our Getting Started Guide
Get started with godegit in minutes. Install, clone, and start building your next project with a clean repository.
Install globally with your preferred package manager
Download any repo without git history
Your clean slate is ready
Explore advanced features, configuration options, and best practices in our documentation.
Read the DocsSee how developers use godegit for common workflows — each with a real command you can copy and try.
Grab a specific example from a monorepo without downloading the entire repository and its git history.
Download tutorial starter code or sample projects to follow along without cloning entire codebases.
Scaffold new services from your organization's internal template repositories in seconds.
Join developers who have already discovered the efficiency of downloading repository contents without the overhead of full Git history.