Is there a way to check in empty directory?

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Using git, I am wondering if I can check in empty folder or not?

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score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Feb 08 '13 at 13:43

No, you can't. You cannot commit empty folders in Git.

A common work-around is to add an empty .gitkeep file to the folder, and check that in, or to simply place a .gitignore, ignoring the types of files that will wind up in that folder. Presumably, you want to ignore them, or you'd have something to commit.

Is there a way to check in empty directory?

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