Connecting Github and VPS

So we are planning to clone a repositry from Github to our servers. I have applied for the root access, so just waiting on that while i do that. I was hoping i can get a good idea on how to use Github in a good way how InMotion wants it to be.

Starting off, do i need to install of something on my VPS other then just the root access being granted to me? So i am assuming i will log into the SSH, and do the commands as instructed on git to clone or fork?

Or would there be more involved? I am looking for a brief solution. Where our team can Clone repositories and then make commits locally on a connected private git with Inmotion VPS.