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   5. Open a Command Prompt inside that folder by clicking in the 'Address Bar' at the top, typing `cmd`, and pressing Enter.
   6. Once the black box (Command Prompt) pops up, type ONE of the following into it and press Enter:
   
-  * for Main Branch: `git clone <https://github.com/Cohee1207/SillyTavern> -b main`
-  * for Dev Branch: `git clone <https://github.com/Cohee1207/SillyTavern> -b dev`
+  * for Main Branch: `git clone https://github.com/Cohee1207/SillyTavern -b main`
+  * for Dev Branch: `git clone https://github.com/Cohee1207/SillyTavern -b dev`
   
   7. Once everything is cloned, double click `Start.bat` to make NodeJS install its requirements.
   8. The server will then start, and SillyTavern will popup in your browser.