If you’ve ever needed just one folder from a GitHub repository, you know cloning the entire repo can be overkill. This guide shows you how to download a specific folder from GitHub quickly and easily.
Why Can't You Download a GitHub Folder Directly?
GitHub doesn’t offer a native way to download subfolders as ZIP unless you clone the entire repo. But there's a workaround — and it’s free and easy.
Use a GitHub Folder Downloader Tool
Instead of cloning, just:
- Navigate to the folder on GitHub.
- Copy the URL (e.g.,
https://github.com/user/repo/tree/main/folder-name) - Paste it into a GitHub Folder Downloader
- Click Download ZIP
That’s it!
No command line, no Git, no hassle.
Bonus: Works on Any Public GitHub Repo
As long as the repository is public, this method works for any branch or folder.
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