How to solve syntax error with git clone code?

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I'm python beginner and have issues with running a the following command:

git clone https://github.com/marksgraham/OCT-Converter.git

(https://github.com/marksgraham/OCT-Converter)

I have installed Python 3.7.4 on my mac and tied to run this in the IDLE. But it says "SyntaxError: invalid syntax" regarding "clone". Do I need to install something else first to be able to run this?

Interactive python is for executing python statements, not OS command lines. If you start python from a command line, you will see the same error. IDLE's Shell simulates interactive python quite closely. — Terry Jan Reedy
– Terry Jan Reedy, Commented Oct 10, 2019 at 18:39

Arghya Sadhu · Accepted Answer · 2020-08-29 16:01:34Z

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you just need to '!' before the command

Your command would be like,

!git clone https://github.com/marksgraham/OCT-Converter.git

NOTE : if you are using anaconda navigator or googlecolab

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Reza Rahemtola · Accepted Answer · 2021-03-20 10:34:40Z

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It's because you can't use git clone in IDLE.
To clone a git repository you should open a terminal and go the location in which you want to clone the repo, and then type the following command:
git clone https://github.com/marksgraham/OCT-Converter.git
If it still give you an error then you need to install git, for Mac you can use this installer.

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