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Start from Repositories in Replit to connect your GitHub or GitLab account and choose the codebase you want to work on.

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Connect your account and choose a repository

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Connect your Git account

Open Repositories, choose GitHub or GitLab, and follow the prompts to connect your account. Review the requested access before approving it.Repositories in Replit, with GitHub and GitLab connection controls and a Use in chat action beside each repository.If your account is already connected, skip to choosing a repository.
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Choose your repository

Find your repository in the list and select Use in chat to start getting the app running with Replit.If you can’t find it, check that your connected account has access. See Manage repository access for help.

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What happens next

When you share a repository and ask Replit to work on it, Replit prepares or reuses a sandbox and brings in a development copy of the code.
  • Repository instructions: Files such as AGENTS.md and CLAUDE.md come with the repository and help Replit follow your team’s conventions.
  • Skills: Skills stored in the repository come with it too. Replit reads relevant SKILL.md instructions when needed for the task.
  • Development setup: When you ask to run the app, Replit prepares the tools and dependencies and starts a preview. A working setup can later be saved as a reusable environment.
Connecting your Git account alone does not start the app or create a saved environment. See How coding with Replit works for the full flow. Next: Run your app in Replit using your repository or the demo.