How Do I Download a Subfolder from GitHub?

You can download a subfolder from GitHub by using the "Download ZIP" option or by cloning the entire repository.

Here's how:

Downloading a Subfolder Using the "Download ZIP" Option:

1. Navigate to the repository: Go to the GitHub repository containing the subfolder you want to download.
2. Locate the "Download ZIP" button: This button is usually found on the right side of the repository's main page.
3. Click the "Download ZIP" button: This will download a ZIP archive containing the entire repository, including the subfolder you're interested in.
4. Extract the ZIP file: Once the download is complete, extract the ZIP file to access the subfolder.

Downloading a Subfolder by Cloning the Repository:

1. Copy the repository URL: You can find the repository URL at the top of the repository's main page.
2. Open your terminal or command prompt: Depending on your operating system, you'll need to use a command-line interface.
3. Use the git clone command: The command syntax is git clone <repository URL>. Replace <repository URL> with the actual URL you copied.
4. Navigate to the subfolder: Once the repository is cloned, you can access the subfolder within the cloned directory.

Example:

Let's say you want to download the docs subfolder from the repository https://github.com/example/project.

• Using the "Download ZIP" method:

  • Navigate to the repository page.
  • Click the "Download ZIP" button.
  • Extract the downloaded ZIP file. You will find the docs subfolder within the extracted directory.

• Using the git clone method:

  • Open your terminal or command prompt.
  • Run the command git clone https://github.com/example/project.
  • Navigate to the project directory, and you will find the docs subfolder within it.

Note: If you only need specific files within the subfolder, you can use the git archive command to download only those files.