---
name: degit
description: Use this skill when the user wants to scaffold a project from a git repository template without cloning the full git history.
---

# degit Plugin

degit downloads project templates without git history.

## Usage Examples

- "scaffold a project from a GitHub template"
- "download a single directory from a repo"
- "scaffold from a specific branch or tag"

## Installation

```bash
npm install -g degit
```

## Key Features
- Git repository snapshot downloads
- No .git folder (fresh start)
- GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket support
- Subdirectory extraction
- Branch, tag, and commit selection
- Fast project scaffolding
