New project idea but left the laptop at home? Create a repo right from your phone. Name it, set visibility, and adjust the details in the GitHub Mobile app. https://github.blog/changelog/2026-05-11-create-repositories-on-the-go-with-github-mobile/…

Create repositories on the go with GitHub Mobile

Source: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-05-11-create-repositories-on-the-go-with-github-mobile/ You can now create new repositories directly from the GitHub Mobile app.

On iOS, start from eitherHomeor yourProfile, tap the**+button, and chooseCreate repository**. On Android, you can create a repository fromHomeor from theRepositoriessection of yourProfile.

When you create the repository, you can:

• Choose to create it under your account.
• Enter a repository name.
• Set the visibility (PublicorPrivate).
• Add an optional description.
• Optionally select a template.

Depending on whether you choose a template, you’ll see different setup options:

• If you select a template:You’ll only have the option toInclude all branches(default:Off).
• If you don’t select a template:You can initialize the repository by choosing whether toAdd a README(default:Off), and you can optionally add a\.gitignoreand a license.

You’ll then be taken straight to your new repository so you can start collaborating, browsing code, or pushing your first commit.

Download or update GitHub Mobile today from theApple App StoreorGoogle Play Storeto get started.

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