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hub: Clone a repository using its slug (owners can omit the username).
$ hub clone ${username}/${repo_name}
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The command "hub clone ${username}/${repo_name}" is used to clone a GitHub repository to your local machine using the "hub" command-line tool. Here is a breakdown of the command: - "hub" refers to the command-line tool "hub" which enhances the functionality of the git command specifically for GitHub. - "clone" is a Git command used to create a copy or clone of a remote repository. - "${username}" is a placeholder for the GitHub username or organization name that owns the repository. - "${repo_name}" is a placeholder for the name of the repository you want to clone. By executing this command, you can create a local copy of the specified GitHub repository on your machine, allowing you to work with the repository and its code locally.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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