When you need the code — not the history — godegit gets you there faster.
| Feature | git clone | git clone --depth 1 | degit | godegit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Download time (average) | 45+ seconds | 25+ seconds | 5-10 seconds | 3-5 seconds |
| Output size | 150MB+ | 50MB+ | 5-15MB | 5-15MB |
| Includes .git folder | ||||
| Includes full history | ||||
| Preserves LICENSE files | ||||
| Subdirectory download | ||||
| Branch selection | ||||
| Private repos | ||||
| Platform support | All | All | Node.js required | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Dependencies | Git | Git | Node.js + npm | None |
godegit goes further — it warns you about restrictive licenses before you’re in too deep.
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