Git Clone with Different Name - Shell/Bash

Introduction

The git clone command is used to create a copy of a Git repository. By default, the cloned repository will have the same name as the original repository. However, it is also possible to clone a repository with a different name. This can be useful when you want to avoid naming conflicts or create a separate copy for a specific purpose. In this guide, we will learn how to clone a Git repository with a different name using Shell/Bash.

Cloning a Repository with a Different Name

To clone a repository with a different name, we can use the git clone command along with the --origin <name> flag followed by the URL of the repository we want to clone. Here's the syntax:

git clone --origin <name> <repository_url> <new_directory_name>

Let's break down the command:

• --origin <name>: This flag allows us to specify the name of the remote repository. By default, it is set to "origin". We can choose any name we prefer.
• <repository_url>: This is the URL of the remote repository we want to clone.
• <new_directory_name>: This is the name we want to give to the cloned repository. It should be different from the original repository name.

Example

Let's say we have a repository called "myproject" hosted on a Git server, and we want to clone it with a different name, "myproject-clone". Here's how the command would look like:

git clone --origin origin https://github.com/username/myproject.git myproject-clone

The above command will create a new directory named "myproject-clone" and clone the "myproject" repository into it.

Conclusion

In this guide, we learned how to clone a Git repository with a different name using the git clone command in Shell/Bash. By using the --origin flag and specifying a new directory name, we can create a clone of a repository with a customized name. This can be helpful in various scenarios where unique naming or separate copies are required.