Clone Repos Python App

This Python app uses the GitHub CLI (gh) to clone all repositories from a specified GitHub user account, excluding repositories that are forked or archived. Repositories are cloned into a directory of your choice.

Features

• Filters out forked and archived repositories.
• Clones repositories into separate subdirectories.
• Easy to use with simple prompts.

Prerequisites

1. Python 3.6+ Ensure Python is installed on your system. Check by running:

   python3 --version
   

2. GitHub CLI (gh) Install the GitHub CLI if not already installed. Follow the GitHub CLI installation guide.

3. Git Ensure Git is installed. Check by running:

   git --version
   

Installation

1. Clone this repository or download the script.
2. Ensure the script is executable:

   chmod +x clone_repos.py
   

Usage

Run the script with Python:

python3 clone_repos.py

Steps:

1. Enter your GitHub username when prompted.
2. Specify the directory where repositories should be cloned.
3. The app will fetch all non-forked, non-archived repositories and clone them into subdirectories within the specified folder.

Example

$ python3 clone_repos.py
Enter your GitHub username: exampleuser
Enter the directory where you want to clone the repos: /path/to/clone
exampleuser/repo1 has been cloned into /path/to/clone/repo1
exampleuser/repo2 has been cloned into /path/to/clone/repo2
All repos have been cloned into /path/to/clone

Dependencies

• gh (GitHub CLI)
• git

Error Handling

• If the gh CLI is not installed or configured, the script will notify you.
• Errors during repository cloning will be logged to the console.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please submit a pull request or file an issue to suggest improvements or report bugs.

License

This project is licensed under the GPLv3 License. See the LICENSE file for details.