Overview
The File Explorer provides a user-friendly interface for managing files and folders within your repository. This tool allows you to perform various operations, including creating, renaming, deleting, copying, and moving files and folders. Additionally, it offers features to manage files in relation to version control with Git.
Create, Rename, Delete
- Create New Folder/File: Easily create new folders and files within your selected directory
- Rename: Rename existing folders and files
- Delete: Remove folders and files from your repository
Copy and Move
- Copy: Duplicate selected files or folders to another location within the repository
- Move: Relocate files or folders to different directories as needed
Git Management
- Add to .gitignore: Mark files or folders to be ignored by Git during the commit process. See Repository Settings for editing
.gitignoredirectly. - Add to .git/info/exclude: Manage local ignore rules for files or folders that should not be tracked at the repository level. See Repository Settings for editing
.git/info/excludedirectly. - Untrack: Remove files from being tracked by Git, allowing for manipulation of version control without deleting the files themselves.
- Combine Options: You can select any combination of adding to
.gitignore,.git/info/exclude, or untracking files for flexible management.
File Viewing and Editing
- Plaintext Files: View and edit any plaintext files directly within the File Explorer.
- Image Viewing: Easily view images in various formats to ensure proper management and organization.
Hidden Files and Folders
- Show hidden items by default: The File Explorer reveals hidden files and folders, allowing a complete view of your repository’s content and structure.
See also: Repository Settings, Premium Features