diff --git a/lib/git.py b/lib/git.py
index 15f802e..0880e5d 100644
--- a/lib/git.py
+++ b/lib/git.py
@@ -46,7 +46,8 @@ class Git:
         )
 
     def open(self):
-        self.git_run(["init", "--object-format=sha256", "-b", "factory"])
+        if not self.exists():
+            self.git_run(["init", "--object-format=sha256", "-b", "factory"])
 
     def is_dirty(self):
         """Check if there is something to commit"""