1. Open Visual Studio Code terminal (Ctrl + `)
  2. Write the Git clone command. For example,

    git clone https://github.com/angular/angular-phonecat.git
    
  3. Open the folder you have just cloned (menu File → Open Folder)

Answer from Shahdat on Stack Overflow
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Visual Studio Code
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Work with GitHub in VS Code
October 7, 2026 - You can search for and clone a repository from GitHub using the Git: Clone command in the Command Palette (⇧⌘P (Windows, Linux Ctrl+Shift+P)) or by using the Clone Repository button in the Source Control view (available when you have no folder open).
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Microsoft Learn
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GitHub Repositories in Visual Studio Code for JavaScript - JavaScript on Azure | Microsoft Learn
If you're asked to sign into GitHub, complete the sign-in process. Enter azure-samples/js-e2e-express-server in the Repository URL field. Select (or create) the local directory into which you want to clone the project then select Select as Repository Destination. When you receive the notification asking if you want to open the cloned repository, select Open.
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GeeksforGeeks
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How to Open a GitHub Repository in VS Code Online? - GeeksforGeeks
July 23, 2025 - https://github1s.com/Siddharthg08/teams-clone-main/blob/main/client/src/state/settings/renderDimensions.js · This will take you to a screen where the repo gets opened in VS Code in your browser.
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Rajeevpentyala
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Quick Tip | Open a GitHub Repo in ‘VS Code’ – Rajeev Pentyala – Technical Blog on Power Platform, Azure and AI
July 24, 2026 - If you are already on the repo page on github.com, just press the . (period) key on your keyboard. The same repo opens in the web editor at a URL like https://vscode.dev/github/<owner>/<repo>.
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Medium
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Cool trick: open any Github repo in vscode online! | by Wouter | Medium
April 29, 2022 - Simply navigate to https://vscode.dev and start exploring! ... Now comes the cool part. You can load any github repository inside that web version Visual Studio Code with just one click.
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freeCodeCamp
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How to Open Any Repo in VS Code Without Cloning It
June 15, 2021 - You can paste in the URL to a GitHub repo if you happen to just have that hanging around on your clipboard (weird) OR you can browse GitHub by selecting "Open Repository from GitHub".
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GitHub
docs.github.com › en › codespaces › the-githubdev-web-based-editor
Using VS Code for the Web from GitHub - GitHub Docs
You can open a repository or pull request in VS Code for the Web directly from GitHub to browse code, edit files, and commit your changes.
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Visual Studio Marketplace
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GitHub Repositories - Visual Studio Marketplace
June 10, 2021 - Extension for Visual Studio Code - Remotely browse and edit any GitHub repository
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Rune Hub
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Open a GitHub Repo in VS Code Without Cloning | Virtual File System | Rune Hub
August 2, 2026 - Browse, search, and edit a GitHub ... workspace. ... You open a GitHub repository in VS Code without cloning by using the GitHub Repositories extension....
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GitHub
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GitHub for Beginners: Getting started with Git and GitHub in VS Code - The GitHub Blog
May 25, 2026 - Once VS Code finishes the publishing process, it will notify you that the project has been published to a repository on GitHub. You can click the Open on GitHub button to visit your project on GitHub and see it online.
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Reddit
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r/github on Reddit: How to open my repository from Github on Visual Studio Code?
June 5, 2022 -

Hey, everyone! 👋🏽 new guy here. I'm learning how to use git and I want to open a repository I have on Github on Visual Studio Code for new commits. How can I do that? So far I've only worked with new repositories. Thanks in advance

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DEV Community
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Convert any Github Repo to VS Code Environment - DEV Community
July 9, 2023 - You can also visit a Github repo and press the . (full stop) key. The repo will automatically open in a VScode browser session.
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Visual Studio Code
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Remote Repositories
November 3, 2021 - After installing the Remote Repositories extension, we get instant access to its Open Remote Repository command by clicking on the remote indicator in the lower left of VS Code (along with commands from any other Remote Development extensions you have installed): If you haven't logged into GitHub from VS Code before, you'll be prompted to authenticate your GitHub account.
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TechRepublic
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How to add a GitHub repository to VS Code
February 9, 2024 - You will then be prompted to select a local repository location. For this, just locate a directory in the file manager pop-up to house the source. ... Once you’ve done that, your default web browser will open again, asking you to authorize VS Code access to the account.
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It's FOSS
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How to Connect GitHub to VS Code [Step by Step]
February 10, 2025 - You should not need to install any extension for cloning repos and pushing your changes. Go to the source code tab from the left sidebar. You should see a 'Clone Repository' or 'Publish to GitHub' (if you have opened a folder already) option.
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GitHub
collectionbuilder.github.io › cb-docs › docs › repository › open
Open Repository | CollectionBuilder Documentation
You can navigate to your repository folder using File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac). There are also a couple ways to open your repository using Visual Studio Code and GitHub Desktop: Open the Visual Studio Code application. In the top menu, select “File > Open Folder” (Windows) or ...
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Visual Studio Code
code.visualstudio.com › docs › sourcecontrol › overview
Source control in VS Code
November 3, 2021 - Open a repository folder with File > Open Folder... to use its Git history in VS Code. If you don't have a local repository yet, choose one of these paths: Start locally: Initialize a repository and make a first commit in a practice folder.