diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index b46ce9c..f19f590 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ This Docker image is designed to **download**, **compile**, and **run** a Go pro
 * ✅ Clones a Go repository at runtime
 * ✅ Supports **private Git repositories** using `.netrc`-based auth
 * ✅ Builds and runs your Go application
+* ✅ Supports checking out a specific **branch, tag, or commit** via `GIT_REF`
 * ✅ Multi-architecture: `linux/amd64`, `linux/arm64`, `linux/arm/v7`
 * ✅ Minimal and reproducible container setup with Alpine Linux
 
@@ -22,11 +23,10 @@ This Docker image is designed to **download**, **compile**, and **run** a Go pro
 
 ```bash
 docker run --rm \
-  -e GIT_REPO=https://github.com/youruser/your-go-app.git \
-  -e GIT_USERNAME=yourusername \
-  -e GIT_TOKEN=yourtoken \
+  -e GIT_REPO=https://git.tordarus.net/tordarus/hello-world.git \
+  -e GIT_REF=main \
   tordarus/gorunner:latest
-```
+````
 
 ### 🐳 Docker Compose
 
@@ -38,11 +38,12 @@ services:
   gorunner:
     image: tordarus/gorunner:latest
     environment:
-      GIT_REPO: https://github.com/youruser/your-go-app.git
-      GIT_USERNAME: yourusername   # Optional for public repos
-      GIT_TOKEN: yourtoken         # Optional for public repos
-      APP_PATH: .                  # Optional
-      PACKAGES: curl               # Optional
+      GIT_REPO: https://git.tordarus.net/tordarus/hello-world.git
+      GIT_REF: main                # Optional – specify branch, tag, or commit
+      GIT_USERNAME: yourusername  # Optional for public repos
+      GIT_TOKEN: yourtoken        # Optional for public repos
+      APP_PATH: .                 # Optional – subdir of Go app
+      PACKAGES: curl              # Optional – comma-separated apk packages
 ```
 
 Then run it with:
@@ -55,13 +56,14 @@ docker compose up
 
 ## 🔧 Environment Variables
 
-| Variable       | Required | Description                                                             |
-| -------------- | -------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| `GIT_REPO`     | ✅ Yes    | The HTTPS Git URL of your Go project                                    |
-| `GIT_USERNAME` | Optional | Your Git username (required for private repos)                          |
-| `GIT_TOKEN`    | Optional | A personal access token or password (required for private repos)        |
-| `APP_PATH`     | Optional | Relative path to the Go module directory inside the repo (default: `.`) |
-| `PACKAGES`     | Optional | Comma-separated list of packages to install with `apk` before execution |
+| Variable       | Required | Description                                                              |
+| -------------- | -------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
+| `GIT_REPO`     | ✅ Yes    | The HTTPS Git URL of your Go project                                     |
+| `GIT_REF`      | Optional | Branch name, tag, or commit hash to checkout after clone (default: HEAD) |
+| `GIT_USERNAME` | Optional | Your Git username (required for private repos)                           |
+| `GIT_TOKEN`    | Optional | A personal access token or password (required for private repos)         |
+| `APP_PATH`     | Optional | Relative path to the Go module directory inside the repo (default: `.`)  |
+| `PACKAGES`     | Optional | Comma-separated list of packages to install with `apk` before execution  |
 
 ---
 
@@ -84,4 +86,4 @@ Found a bug or have an idea for improvement?
 
 ## 📄 License
 
-MIT License – feel free to modify and use.
+MIT License – feel free to modify and use.
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diff --git a/entrypoint.sh b/entrypoint.sh
index 690fd06..e48ca4f 100644
--- a/entrypoint.sh
+++ b/entrypoint.sh
@@ -30,7 +30,6 @@ password $GIT_TOKEN
 EOF
   chmod 600 ~/.netrc
 
-  # Prevent Git from prompting and force it to use .netrc
   export GIT_ASKPASS=true
   export GIT_TERMINAL_PROMPT=0
 fi
@@ -41,7 +40,16 @@ rm -rf /app/repo
 echo "[CLONE] Cloning repository: $GIT_REPO"
 git clone "$GIT_REPO" repo
 
-cd repo/"${APP_PATH:-.}"
+cd repo
+
+# Checkout specific branch, tag, or commit if provided
+if [ -n "$GIT_REF" ]; then
+  echo "[GIT] Checking out ref: $GIT_REF"
+  git fetch --all --tags
+  git checkout "$GIT_REF"
+fi
+
+cd "${APP_PATH:-.}"
 
 echo "[BUILD] Building..."
 go build -o /app/app .