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3.1.3 Cloning and forking the repository
Clone the LilyPond repository to get the source code and its history:
git clone git@gitlab.com:lilypond/lilypond.git
New contributors need to fork it in order to push branches. Using a fork is no longer necessary (but may be convenient) when you are given developer access. Visit https://gitlab.com/lilypond/lilypond and press “Fork” on the top right. After the fork is created, set up a new remote:
cd lilypond git remote add fork git@gitlab.com:your-username/lilypond.git
To list remote repositories that are configured, along with their URLs:
git remote -v
You should have origin pointing to the official LilyPond repository,
and fork pointing to your your private fork.