diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 2ed7f770f812..c91aff0042b4 100644
--- a/README.md
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@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ Explore our [demo app](https://demo.airbyte.io/).
 You can run Airbyte locally with Docker.
 
 ```bash
-git clone https://github.com/airbytehq/airbyte.git
+git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/airbytehq/airbyte.git
 cd airbyte
 docker compose up
 ```
@@ -105,4 +105,4 @@ See the [LICENSE](docs/project-overview/licenses/) file for licensing informatio
 - [Newsletter](https://airbyte.com/newsletter) for product updates and data news
 - [Blog](https://airbyte.com/blog) for data insigts articles, tutorials and updates
 - [Docs](https://docs.airbyte.com/) for Airbyte features
-- [Roadmap](https://app.harvestr.io/roadmap/view/pQU6gdCyc/launch-week-roadmap) for planned features
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+- [Roadmap](https://app.harvestr.io/roadmap/view/pQU6gdCyc/launch-week-roadmap) for planned features