I also count myself between those who implemented such a script when reading about github1s on HN :) My latest iteration involves not using the terminal at all

I also count myself between those who implemented such a script when reading about github1s on HN :) My latest iteration involves not using the terminal at all - I open the project from emacs instead. So I `M-x peek-repo`, paste the url, and the project will be cloned and open right in my emacs (I use a GUI variant). Also, personally I don't find the need to use a tmpdir - my tradition is cloning to ~ and just let it remain there indefinitely. I always end up with a mere 100 repos before next time I wipe my computer for whatever reason.