---
title: Cloning repository
description: Get the code to your local machine and start developing your extension.
url: /docs/extension/installation/clone
---

# Cloning repository

<Callout type="info" title="Prerequisite: Git installed">
  Ensure you have Git installed on your local machine before proceeding. You can download Git from [here](https://git-scm.com).
</Callout>

## Git clone

Clone the repository using the following command:

```bash
git clone git@github.com:turbostarter/core
```

By default, we're using [SSH](https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/connecting-to-github-with-ssh) for all Git commands. If you don't have it configured, please refer to the [official documentation](https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/connecting-to-github-with-ssh) to set it up.

Alternatively, you can use HTTPS to clone the repository:

```bash
git clone https://github.com/turbostarter/core
```

Another alternative could be to use the [Github CLI](https://cli.github.com/) or [Github Desktop](https://desktop.github.com/) for Git operations.

<Card title="Git clone" description="git-scm.com" href="https://git-scm.com/docs/git-clone" />

## Git remote

After cloning the repository, remove the original origin remote:

```bash
git remote rm origin
```

Add the upstream remote pointing to the original repository to pull updates:

```bash
git remote add upstream git@github.com:turbostarter/core
```

Once you have your own repository set up, add your repository as the origin:

```bash
git remote add origin <your-repository-url>
```

<Card title="Git remote" description="git-scm.com" href="https://git-scm.com/docs/git-remote" />

## Staying up to date

To pull updates from the upstream repository, run the following command daily (preferably with your morning coffee ☕):

```bash
git pull upstream main
```

This ensures your repository stays up to date with the latest changes.

Check [Updating codebase](/docs/web/installation/update) for more details on updating your codebase.