Duplicating a repository through github's interface

[carreraSilvio]

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Is there a way to duplicate a repo on github through its interface? I have a repo I use for prototypes, and once the prototype has matured I want to have it in its own repo.

For my case it would just be easier to duplicate the original repo and delete and what I don't want afterwards. I know that I can just clone the repo, and push it to the new one, but I was wondering if there was a simple way through the UI.

[MostlyKIGuess]

No direct duplicate function on GitHub's interface, but two options:

1. Forking (Faster):

   • Go to the original repository.
   • Click "Fork" button (top right).
   • Creates a copy under your account with history.
   • Rename & remove unwanted files in your fork.

2. Clone & Push (More Control):

   • Get original repo's HTTPS clone URL (Code button).
   • Create a new repository on your GitHub account.
   • Clone it locally using git clone <URL>.
   • Navigate to the local directory (cd).
   • Initialize Git (git init if needed).
   • Add all files (git add .).
   • Commit changes (git commit -m "Initial commit").
   • Push to your new repo (git push origin main).

[krishealty]

well you can do it by making an organisation

my organisation>create new organisation>add new repository>import repository

i think this will duplicate the repository with the interface.