# Degit

> Use this skill when the user wants to scaffold a project from a git repository template without cloning the full git history.

- Skill: `javimosch/degit` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/degit`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/javimosch/degit/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: javimosch (https://skillmd.com/u/javimosch)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/javimosch/degit

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# degit Plugin

degit downloads project templates without git history.

## Usage Examples

- "scaffold a project from a GitHub template"
- "download a single directory from a repo"
- "scaffold from a specific branch or tag"

## Installation

```bash
npm install -g degit
```

## Key Features
- Git repository snapshot downloads
- No .git folder (fresh start)
- GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket support
- Subdirectory extraction
- Branch, tag, and commit selection
- Fast project scaffolding