Cloning an entire repository just to grab one example or subfolder is wasteful. Paste a GitHub folder URL (a /tree/branch/path link) and download just that subdirectory, nested structure and all, as a .zip.
How it works
- Navigate to the folder on GitHub and copy its URL (should look like .../tree/main/path/to/folder)
- Paste it into the GitHub Subdirectory Downloader on the Dev Tools tab
- Click Download Folder
Why use this tool
- No git installation needed
- Preserves the folder's nested structure
- Works with any public repository
Frequently asked questions
Does this work on private repositories?
No, only public repositories are supported since it uses GitHub's public API.
Is there a file-count limit?
Folders with up to 300 files are supported — plenty for almost any example, template, or module folder.