Create a new folder in a repository github
To create a new folder in a GitHub repository, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Using the GitHub Web Interface
- Log in to your GitHub account and navigate to your repository.
- Click on the "Code" button on the left-hand side of the repository page.
- Click on the "New folder" button in the top-right corner of the file tree.
- Enter a name for your new folder and click "Create folder".
Method 2: Using the Command Line
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Open a terminal or command prompt and navigate to the local clone of your repository using the
cd
command. -
Run the following command to create a new folder:
mkdir <folder_name>
Replace
<folder_name>
with the name you want to give your new folder. -
Add the new folder to your repository using the following command:
git add <folder_name>
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Commit the changes using the following command:
git commit -m "Added new folder <folder_name>"
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Push the changes to your GitHub repository using the following command:
git push origin <branch_name>
Replace
<branch_name>
with the name of the branch you want to push to.
Method 3: Using GitHub Desktop
- Open GitHub Desktop and navigate to your repository.
- Click on the "File" menu and select "New Folder".
- Enter a name for your new folder and click "Create".
Note: Make sure you have the necessary permissions to create a new folder in your repository. If you're a collaborator, you may need to ask the repository owner for permission.