Ever wanted to fork a repository but found the manual process too tedious?
We’ve all been there.
This guide will show you how to use GitHub CLI to quickly fork a repository, saving you time and streamlining your workflow.
Steps to follow:
1. Open the 'Terminal' of your code editor.
2. Run the command 'gh repo fork <repository-url>', replacing '<repository-url>' with the actual URL of the repository you want to fork.
3. The repository has been successfully forked to your GitHub account.
4. Additionally, type 'Yes' to clone the repository to your local folder.
That's it!
You've successfully learned how to fork repositories using the GitHub CLI.
Now that you've mastered forking repositories with GitHub CLI, you can speed up your development workflow with just a few commands.
No more switching between browser tabs—just efficient forking from the terminal!
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