How to Open GitHub Repo in VS code

Quick summary

Opening a GitHub repository in VS Code requires copying the repo URL, using Git Bash to clone it, and pasting the URL with a .git extension. This step-by-step process lets developers quickly set up any GitHub project in their local VS Code environment.

Steps

1. Copy the GitHub URL by highlighting it in your browser and copying it to your clipboard.
2. Navigate to your downloaded files on your computer, right-click, and select Open Git Bash here.
3. In VS Code, paste the copied GitHub repository URL into the terminal or clone dialog.
4. After pasting the URL, append .git to the end of the URL and press the ENTER key to initiate cloning.
5. Once cloning completes, confirm the repository now appears in your downloaded files folder.
6. Follow these steps to open the GitHub repo in VS Code quickly and reliably every time.