lirrensi tmp-git-clone
Clone git repos to ~/.tmp-git-clone/{owner}/{repo} for quick exploration. Shallow clone by default for speed.
Quick Start
# GitHub shorthand (recommended)
tmp-git-clone rails/rails
# Full URL
tmp-git-clone https://github.com/rails/rails
# SSH
tmp-git-clone git@github.com:rails/rails.git
Common Options
# Clone specific branch
tmp-git-clone -b 7-2-stable rails/rails
# Deeper clone for history
tmp-git-clone --depth 10 rails/rails
# Quiet mode (outputs only path for scripting)
tmp-git-clone -q rails/rails
# Copy path to clipboard
tmp-git-clone -c rails/rails
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
tmp-git-clone list |
List all cloned repos |
tmp-git-clone clean --yes |
Remove all clones |
tmp-git-clone history |
Show recent clones |
tmp-git-clone config |
Show configuration |
Workflow for Exploration
- Clone the repo:
tmp-git-clone owner/repo - Note the output path:
~/.tmp-git-clone/owner/repo - Read files, explore structure, analyze code
- Clones auto-cleanup after 3 days
Configuration
Create ~/.tmp-git-clone/config.json for defaults:
{
"copy": true,
"depth": 1,
"defaultBranch": null
}
Requirements
- Node.js 18+
- Git
Installation
# npx (no install needed)
npx github:lirrensi/tmp-git-clone rails/rails
# Or install globally
npm install -g github:lirrensi/tmp-git-clone