04 — Creating directories

The quick way

1. Open the repository, or the folder you want the new folder inside.
2. Add File → New Directory.
3. Type the folder name, e.g. docs.
4. Press Commit Changes.

The panel shows where the folder will be created (current/path/) above the name box, so you always know where you are.

Nested folders in one go

Type a path instead of a single name:

docs/images

That creates docs, and images inside it, in a single commit.

Why a .gitkeep file appears

Version control tracks files, not empty folders. To keep a folder that has nothing in it yet, KabaForge puts an empty file named .gitkeep inside. It has no effect on your project — delete it once the folder has real content, or simply leave it.

The other way: create a folder while creating a file

Add File → New File and type a path in the name box:

reports/2026/january.md

Both folders and the file are created together. Use this when you already know the first file.

Naming rules that save you pain

Folder names with spaces or brackets make links harder to share, and relative image paths inside Markdown are more fragile. Lowercase letters, digits and hyphens are always safe.