Clone GitHub repository in VSCode

Question

I'm trying to clone a GitHub repository into the newest release of VSCode (1.3.0). Can this be done natively or do I need to add an extension or additional binary?

I've also searched for a blog article and coming up empty handed so any guidance would be appreciated

Paul

Answer 1

Starting from the 1.8 (November) update of vscode you can now clone your Git repository from within the vscode.

You can execute it from the Command Palette. Press F1 (or ⇧+⌘+P on Mac) and search for Git: Clone. Confirm the command and paste the repository url.