> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.blinkops.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Clone

Clone a git repository.

## Basic Parameters

| Parameter | Description |
| - | - |
| Destination | Destination to a specific local folder, leave empty for home dir. |
| Repository URL | The URL of the repository like `https://github.com/example-username/example`. |

## Advanced Parameters

| Parameter | Description |
| - | - |
| Working Directory | When a working directory is selected, the filesystem state is preserved across steps that use this directory. Files and changes in the chosen directory persist across steps, ensuring continuity. For more information, refer to the [Create Working Directory](https://docs.blinkops.com/docs/workflows/building-workflows/actions/utility-actions/file_system-utilities#create-working-directory) action documentation for guidance on setting up and selecting working directories. |

## Example Output

```json theme={"dark"}
Cloning into '<YOUR DIRECTORY HERE>'...
```

## Workflow Library Example

[Run Terraform with Escalation and Approval](https://library.blinkops.com/workflows/run-terraform-with-escalation-and-approval)

![Workflow Library](https://mintcdn.com/blinkops-2/ojHYuDeYX5FWuN8a/img/Icons/play-box.svg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=ojHYuDeYX5FWuN8a\&q=85\&s=b8af968e71438a9499c3223c9bd29fb2)

Preview this Workflow on desktop

[https://library.blinkops.com/workflows/run-terraform-with-escalation-and-approval/canvas](https://library.blinkops.com/workflows/run-terraform-with-escalation-and-approval/canvas)


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