degit

degit is a straightforward project scaffolding tool for quickly copying Git repositories without downloading their full history. It lets developers create new projects from repository templates faster than a normal clone workflow. When a user runs a degit command, the tool resolves the latest commit, downloads the matching archive, and places the files into a new working directory. This makes it useful for starter kits, demos, examples, framework templates, and repeatable project setup. It also supports repository actions through a degit.json file, allowing copied projects to clone additional content or remove files automatically. Its main value is making template-based project creation lightweight, fast, and easy to automate.