---
name: "zplug-depth"
section: "5"
platform: "linux"
package: "zplug"
version: "2.4.2-2"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/zplug-depth"
---

# zplug-depth(5)

The number of commits to include in the cloned repository

## NAME

zplug-depth - The number of commits to include in the cloned repository

## SYNOPSIS

```
zplug "username/reponame", depth:10
```

```
The word ´package´ refers to the string in the format: "username/reponame".
```

## DESCRIPTION

By using depth tag, you can create a shallow clone with a history truncated to the specified number of commits. Depth 0 means the whole history.

**Table 1. zplug detph tag**

| | |
| --- | --- |
| **Possive Values** | **Default value** |
| (non-negative number) | 0 |

Besides, by using zstyle command, you can change default value:

```
$ zstyle ":zplug:tag" depth 10
```

## EXAMPLES

Shallow clone:

```
$ zplug "b4b4r07/enhancd", \
    as:plugin, \
    use:enhancd.sh \
    depth:1
```

## SEE ALSO

**[zplug(1)](/zplug/1.md)**

## FURTHER DOCUMENTATION

See the references in official wiki page to get started using zplug. The wiki may perhaps be overwhelming for first-time users.

## AUTHORS

zplug was originally written by Masaki Ishiyama (a.k.a @b4b4r07). Many people have contributed to it.

## COPYING

Copyright (C) 2015-2016 Masaki Ishiyama

MIT License

## REPORTING BUGS

Report bugs to the zplug issues