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vcsh: Clone a repository into a custom directory name.
$ vcsh clone ${git_url} ${repository_name}
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This command is using the "vcsh" tool to clone a Git repository specified by the ${git_url} and create a new repository with the name ${repository_name}.

Here's a breakdown of the command and its components:

  • "vcsh": vcsh is a tool for managing multiple Git repositories in a more convenient way. It can be used to create, clone, and manage multiple Git repositories.
  • "clone": This is a Git command used to create a copy of a remote repository on your local machine.
  • ${git_url}: This is a placeholder for the URL of the remote Git repository you want to clone. It should be replaced with the actual URL.
  • ${repository_name}: This is a placeholder for the name you want to give to the newly cloned repository. It should be replaced with your desired name.

So, when you run this command with the appropriate values, it will clone the specified Git repository and create a new repository with the provided name on your local machine.

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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