Repository Management: Cloning, Forking, and Branching

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Category: Guides
  • Applicable Software: MokoGIT
  • Min Version Number: 02.08.00
  • Max Version Number: Not Applicable

Cloning

Clone a repository to work on it locally:

# HTTPS
git clone https://git.mokoconsulting.tech/owner/repo-name.git

# SSH (requires SSH key setup)
git clone This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.:owner/repo-name.git

Forking

Forking creates your own copy of someone else's repository, allowing you to experiment without affecting the original.

  1. Navigate to the repository you want to fork.
  2. Click the Fork button in the top-right.
  3. Select your user account or an organization as the destination.
  4. Click Fork Repository.

After making changes in your fork, you can submit a pull request back to the original repository.

Working with Branches

Branches let you develop features or fix bugs in isolation from the main codebase.

Create a Branch

# From the command line
git checkout -b feature/my-new-feature
git push -u origin feature/my-new-feature

You can also create branches from the MokoGIT web interface using the branch selector dropdown on the repository page.

Channel-named branches on MokoGIT repositories

MokoGIT's own repositories follow a channel-named branch model instead of a single main branch. The default/production branch is stable, fed by rc (release candidate) and dev (development) in a dev → rc → stable ladder. A release tag may share its channel's name (for example, a stable release tag alongside the stable branch). Your own repositories can keep using main if you prefer — both are fully supported. See MokoGIT: Branch Model & Release Channels for details.

Branch Protection Rules

Repository administrators can protect important branches (like stable or main) by requiring:

  • Pull request reviews before merging
  • Passing status checks (CI/CD)
  • Preventing force pushes
  • Restricting who can push directly

Configure branch protection under Settings → Branches in your repository.

Setting the Default Branch

To change the default branch, go to Settings → Branches and select the desired branch from the dropdown. This branch is shown by default when visitors open your repository.

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