To download a file from GitHub, follow these steps:
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Navigate to the Repository: Go to the GitHub repository page that contains the file you want to download. If it’s a public repository, you can visit the page without logging in. If it’s a private repository, you’ll need to log in and have the proper permissions to access it[1][3][5].
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Locate the File: From the main repository page, locate the file you want to download. You can navigate through the folders or click the Go to File button near the top of the page to open a list of all files in the repository[1][3][5].
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Open the File: Click on the file you want to download. This will open the file in GitHub[1][3][5].
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Access the Raw File: On the file page, click the Raw button. This will open the raw code in your browser[1][3][5].
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Save the File: Right-click the page and select Save as…, then name the file and choose where to save it on your device[1][3][5].
By following these steps, you can download a single file from a GitHub repository.
Citations:
[1] GitHub Download | How to Download from GitHub | Repos, Folders, & Files
[2] Downloading files from GitHub - GitHub Docs
[3] How to download from GitHub: Files, repos, + more | Zapier
[4] git - Download a single folder or directory from a GitHub repository - Stack Overflow
[5] How to Download From GitHub: A Beginner's Guide