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@@ -34,9 +34,16 @@ Generated Data:
 - `site/` which stores the compiled SourceCred frontend, which can display data
   stored in the instance.
 
-
 # Setup and Usage
 
+## How to clone the repo
+
+```shell
+git clone --single-branch --branch master  git@github.com:1Hive/pollen.git
+```
+
+## Setup
+
 Using this instance as a starting point, you can update the config to include
 just the plugins you want, pointing at the data you care about. We recommend setting up
 your instance locally first and make sure its working before pushing your changes