Add directory structure to SVN, without files

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Is there a way to add a directory structure to an SVN repository without adding the files contained in the folders?

fresskoma · Accepted Answer · 2009-07-31 11:25:46Z

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So sorry, I should've RTFM ...

You can add a directory without adding its contents:

$ svn add --depth=empty otherdir
A         otherdir

Edit: This doesn't work recursively though, is there any way to do that too?

answered Jul 31, 2009 at 11:19

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Kyle Brandt · Accepted Answer · 2009-07-31 12:41:18Z

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If you want to do it recursively, maybe this will work for you?

find . -type d ! -name '.' ! -path "*.svn*" -print0 | xargs -0 svn add --depth=empty

answered Jul 31, 2009 at 11:54

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The problem is that the "svn add" will automatically recurse and include the contents of the directories. You'll need to use 'svn add -N' instead I think to ensure that it only works on the directory and not any files inside.
– James F
Jul 31, 2009 at 12:27
Oh right, as he said, will edit post
– Kyle Brandt
Jul 31, 2009 at 12:40

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doctorlove · Accepted Answer · 2019-03-14 09:49:54Z

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Late to the party, but

svn add --non-recursive

works non-recusively.

answered Mar 14, 2019 at 9:49

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