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+# Linux Commands — Quick Cheatsheet
+
+A simple README showing how to clone this repository and start using the cheatsheet files.
+
+---
+
+## Clone the repository
+
+To get a local copy of this repo, run the following command in your terminal:
+
+```bash
+# Clone the repository to the current directory
+git clone https://app.gitpasha.com/Mahmoud-Walid/Linux-Commands.git
+
+# Change into the repository folder
+cd Linux-Commands
+```
+
+Note: If you prefer SSH and have your SSH key added to your Git account, use the SSH clone URL instead (if available).
+
+---
+
+## What to do next
+
+* Open the folder with your preferred editor (e.g., VS Code):
+
+```bash
+code .
+```
+
+* View the cheatsheet file(s) with `cat`, `less`, or open them in an editor:
+
+```bash
+less commands.txt
+cat README.md
+```
+
+---
+
+## Tips
+
+* If `git clone` fails because of network or certificate issues, try using:
+
+```bash
+git clone --depth 1 https://app.gitpasha.com/Mahmoud-Walid/Linux-Commands.git
+```
+
+* To keep your local copy up to date with upstream changes:
+
+```bash
+git pull origin main
+```
+
+(Replace `main` with the default branch name if it's different.)
+
+---
+
+## Author
+
+Made by Mahmoud Waled.