Clone and open a repository

App version: 1.0.1iPad · iPhoneContent checked: 2026-09-21Screenshot UI: EnglishPro

What you will do

Create a local working copy of a GitHub repository.

Before you start

• An active Pro subscription. Third-party AI subscriptions and API credits are separate.
• A working internet connection for the service or download used in this tutorial.

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Where to start

File browser → + → Clone from GitHub

Follow the steps

1. 1Start a cloneChoose Clone from GitHub from the file browser’s + menu. Sign in first if the repository requires it.
2. 2Enter the repository addressEnter owner/repo or a full GitHub HTTPS URL. For editing practice, fork the tutorial repository into your own account and enter your fork’s address.
3. 3Wait for the clone to finishKeep the connection available until cloning completes. Open the resulting project folder.
4. 4Confirm the working copyOpen Source Control from Files. Check the repository’s branch and history before editing a file.

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1. Start a clone — Choose Clone from GitHub from the file browser’s + menu. Sign in first if the repository requires it.

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2. Enter the repository address — Enter owner/repo or a full GitHub HTTPS URL. For editing practice, fork the tutorial repository into your own account and enter your fork’s address.

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3. Wait for the clone to finish — Keep the connection available until cloning completes. Open the resulting project folder.

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4. Confirm the working copy — Open Source Control from Files. Check the repository’s branch and history before editing a file.

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Check the result

Open Source Control from Files. Check the repository’s branch and history before editing a file.

If it does not work

• Commit records local history; Push sends commits to the remote. Check which operation failed.
• For rejected pushes, inspect the remote changes and your permissions. Do not use a force push as a routine fix.
• If changes conflict, keep a copy and review the affected files before discarding anything.

Next steps

• Review, stage and commit changes
• Pull and push repository changes

Related reference

• Tutorial repository

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