git_clone.py

import os
import subprocess
import argparse

def clone_repository(repo_url, target_dir=None):
    """
    Clone a git repository to a specified directory.
    
    Args:
        repo_url (str): URL of the git repository to clone
        target_dir (str, optional): Target directory for cloning. If None, will clone to current directory
    """
    try:
        # Prepare the command
        cmd = ['git', 'clone', repo_url]
        if target_dir:
            cmd.append(target_dir)
            
        # Create target directory if it doesn't exist
        if target_dir and not os.path.exists(target_dir):
            os.makedirs(target_dir)
            
        # Execute the clone command
        result = subprocess.run(cmd, capture_output=True, text=True)
        
        if result.returncode == 0:
            print(f"Successfully cloned repository: {repo_url}")
            return True
        else:
            print(f"Error cloning repository: {result.stderr}")
            return False
            
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"An error occurred: {str(e)}")
        return False

if __name__ == "__main__":
    # Hardcoded repository URL and target directory
    repo_url = "https://huggingface.co/facebook/opt-125m"  # Replace with your repository URL
    target_directory = None  # Change this if you want a specific target directory
    
    # Clone the repository
    clone_repository(repo_url, target_directory)