Creating a Repository from BITS Starter#

This guide explains how to create a new repository from our template for instrument repositories.

Steps to Create Repository#

  1. On GitHub, navigate to the main page of the BITS Starter.

  2. Above the file list, click “Use this template”.

  3. Select “Create a new repository”.

    Screenshot of the "Use this template" button and the dropdown menu expanded to show the "Open in a codespace" option.

    Alternatively, you can open the template in a codespace and publish your work to a new repository later. For more information, see Creating a codespace from a template.

  4. Use the Owner dropdown menu to select the account you want to own the repository.

    Screenshot of the owner menu for a new GitHub repository. The menu shows two options, octocat and github.

  5. Type a name for your repository, and an optional description.

    Screenshot of a the first step in creating a repository. The "Repository name" field contains the text "hello-world" and is outlined in orange.

  6. Choose a repository visibility. For more information, see About repositories.

  7. Click “Create repository from template”.

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