How to fork Git or GitHub repos This may come as a surprise, but there is no explicit Git command that creates a fork. If you have a Git repository on your personal computer, you can create a fork ...

Since GitHub has elected to not provide a way to filter or sort these forks, finding the most active fork can be rather harrowing.

Previously, only upgraded GitHub Pro accounts could create a private GitHub repository. This option is now available to all accounts -- but with a catch that can limit users.