> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://yeomen.gitbook.io/command/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://yeomen.gitbook.io/command/building-a-yeoman/fork-from-existing-code.md).

# Fork from existing code

You can simply fork an existing Yeoman to modify it and work on them. It is a very quick way to get started.

<figure><img src="/files/uUAkstAoGXK2YCsIM6qV" alt=""><figcaption><p>Fork and edit creates your copy of a Yeoman to edit</p></figcaption></figure>

You can fork an existing Yeoman to understand how things work. This along with the [YeomenAI library documentation](/command/yeomenai-library.md) will help you get started building powerful Yeomen!