Utilizing the git remote command
This is the most common approach as it utilizes built-in Git functionality. By default, the remote repository you cloned from is named “origin.”
- Identify the “origin” remote’s URL :
git remote show origin
Output:
Displays details about the “origin” remote.
- List all remotes and URLs:
If the remote you’re interested in isn’t named “origin,” use:
git remote -v
Output:
This will provide a list of all configured remotes with their corresponding URLs.
How to Determine the URL that a local Git repository was Originally Cloned From?
Determining the URL of a local Git repository’s origin can be helpful in various situations. For instance, you might need to clone the repository again on a different machine, or you might want to contribute changes to the upstream repository.
There are two primary methods to achieve this:
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- Utilizing the git remote command
- Examining the Git Configuration File: