sparse-checkout-downloader
CommunityClone only the repo paths you need.
AuthorTakfes
Version1.0.0
Installs0
System Documentation
What problem does it solve?
It solves the problem of needing only part of a Git repository without paying the cost of cloning everything, which saves bandwidth, storage, and setup time.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Targeted downloads: Retrieve one folder, several folders, or specific file paths from a repository.
- Large repository workflows: Ideal for monorepos, shared codebases, and project extraction when you only need a subset of content.
- Practical example: Use it to pull only the src directory from a large repository, or to sync a few service folders from a monorepo into a local workspace.
Quick Start
Use the sparse-checkout-downloader skill to clone only the repository paths you specify from a GitHub URL into a chosen local destination.
Dependency Matrix
Required Modules
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Please help me install this Skill: Name: sparse-checkout-downloader Download link: https://github.com/Takfes/indie-scaffolder/archive/main.zip#sparse-checkout-downloader Please download this .zip file, extract it, and install it in the .claude/skills/ directory.
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