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Cloning a Corporate GitHub Repository (Python) to VS Code on MAC

SugandhaSachdeva
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Friday
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Working in a corporate environment often means using private repositories hosted on GitHub Enterprise. If you're on a Mac and prefer the Terminal, here’s a simple step-by-step guide to clone the repo and get started with VS Code.

Prerequisites

  • Homebrew installed
  • Git installed - or run the following command from terminal
brew install git​
  • Visual Studio Code installed
  • Access to your company’s GitHub (e.g., GitHub Enterprise or another corporate Git)
  • Make sure you have a personal access token; if not, generate a new one

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  • UV installed: UV is a Python package/dependency manager; install it using
brew install uv​

Steps

1. Verify Git is installed

which git
git --version​

2. Install GitHub Repositories Extension in VS Code

3. Clone the Repository via Terminal

git clone https://github.company.com/your-team/your-repo.git​


If prompted, enter your GitHub username and your Personal Access Token instead of a password.

4. Change into the Cloned Directory

cd your-repo​

5. Open the Folder in VS Code

code .


If code is not recognized, open VS Code → Cmd + Shift + P → “Shell Command: Install 'code' command in PATH”.

6. Install Python Extensions in VS Code

If you're working on a Python project, consider installing the following VS Code extensions:

  • Python
  • Jupyter
  • Black Formatter

7. Install Python Project Dependencies with uv


In the VS Code terminal:

uv sync