How to Create a New File in GitHub Using a Customized URL

GitHub is a popular platform for version control and collaborative software development. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, knowing how to create a new file in a GitHub repository can be incredibly helpful. In this blog post, we'll walk through the steps to create a new file using a customized URL.

Step 1: Compose the URL

To create a new file, start with the base URL:

https://github.com/username/project_name/new/branch_name/

Replace the placeholders with the relevant information:

• username: Your GitHub username.
• project_name: The name of your project/repository.
• branch_name: The branch where you want to create the file (e.g., master).

Step 2: Add content to URL

Next, add the desired file path after the branch name to specify where you want to create the file. For example, if you want to create a file in a specific folder, specify the folder path.

Add a file name

To specify the name of the new file, append ?filename=your_file_name to the end of the URL. Replace your_file_name with the desired filename (e.g., test.mdx).

Add content

Optionally, if you want to add content to the new file immediately, include &value=your_content in the URL.

Let's say you're working on the emmanuelhdev project, and you want to create a new markdown entry file named test.mdx in the tests folder under the master branch. Here's the customized URL:

https://blog.bysmax.com/blog/generador-de-cabeceras-para-tailwind-nextjs-starter-blog

As an example, I developed this tool. Simply enter the title and body, and begin typing your new entry.