Github for gimp plug ins

[jacques_duflos]

Is it a good idea to use github for creating and using gimp plug-ins ? I guess it is very useful to share them, and for team work. But is it useful to clone a repository directly in your plug-in folder ? will it keep the plug-ins up to date ?

I just started using it but I'm still very new to it. If anyone has pieces of advice, experience or whatever  please share