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

# Clone Repository

Now you can clone your forked repository to your computer so you can work on it.

## Clone Your Fork Locally

You need **Git** to clone and manage repositories locally. If you don't have it installed, follow the steps below to install it.

<Expandable title="Install Git">
  * **Windows:** Download and install Git from [https://git-scm.com/download/win](https://git-scm.com/download/win)
  * **Mac:** Download and install Git from [https://git-scm.com/download/mac](https://git-scm.com/download/mac)
  * **Linux:** Install Git via your package manager, for example:
    ```bash theme={null}
    sudo apt install git   # Debian/Ubuntu
    sudo yum install git   # RedHat/CentOS
    ```
</Expandable>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Forked Repository">
    Open your forked repository on GitHub (it will be under your account).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy the URL">
    Click the green Code button and copy the URL (choose HTTPS).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Code Editor">
    Open your code editor (Visual Studio, Windsurf, or any IDE that supports Git).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Terminal">
    Open a terminal on your local machine.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Clone Repository">
    Run the following command, replacing the URL with your fork’s URL:

    ```bash theme={null}
    git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/dep-ppl-app.git
    ```

    Make sure to replace `YOUR_USERNAME` with your actual GitHub username.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate into the Cloned Repository Folder">
    ```bash theme={null}
    cd dep-ppl-app
    ```
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Open Project in Code Editor

### Visual Studio

<ul>
  <li>Open Visual Studio.</li>
  <li>Click Open a project or solution.</li>
  <li>Navigate to the cloned **dep-ppl-app** folder and open it.</li>
</ul>

### Windsurf

<ul>
  <li>Open Windsurf.</li>
  <li>Click Open Project and select the cloned **dep-ppl-app** folder.</li>
</ul>

You are now ready to start developing your custom application. Please refer to the next section for more information.