diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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+++ b/README.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ Clone the directory from your home directory.
 
 ```
 cd
-git clone https://gitlab.com/stephan-raabe/wallpaper.git
+git clone --depth=1 https://gitlab.com/stephan-raabe/wallpaper.git
 cd wallpaper/
 ```