Clone the Repository

Clone the repository using SSH, HTTPS, or GitHub CLI. Replace <your-project-name> with your project folder name (e.g., my-saas-app).

This guide is part of the Next.js Drizzle SaaS Kit installation.

Option 1: Clone via SSH (Recommended)

If you've set up SSH keys with GitHub:

git clone git@github.com:makerkit/next-drizzle-saas-kit-turbo.git <your-project-name>
cd <your-project-name>

Benefits of SSH:

• No need to enter credentials repeatedly
• More secure than HTTPS
• Required for some Git operations

Option 2: Clone via HTTPS

If you haven't set up SSH or prefer HTTPS:

git clone https://github.com/makerkit/next-drizzle-saas-kit-turbo.git <your-project-name>
cd <your-project-name>

Note: You may need to enter your GitHub username and a personal access token (not your password).

Option 3: GitHub CLI

If you have the GitHub CLI installed:

gh repo clone makerkit/next-drizzle-saas-kit-turbo <your-project-name>
cd <your-project-name>

Common Pitfalls

• Repository access denied - Ensure your GitHub account has access to the repository (requires an active MakerKit license)
• SSH key not added to GitHub - If SSH clone fails with "Permission denied", add your SSH key to GitHub or use HTTPS instead
• Cloning into wrong directory - Always cd into the cloned directory before running any commands; running pnpm install from the wrong directory will fail
• Folder name conflicts - If a folder with your project name already exists, the clone will fail; choose a unique name or delete the existing folder
• Corporate firewall blocking SSH - Some corporate networks block SSH (port 22); use HTTPS clone method instead

Verification

Confirm you're in the correct directory:

ls package.json pnpm-workspace.yaml

Both files should exist. If not, you're in the wrong directory.

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