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tags: [tldr, common]
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# yadm-init

> Initialize a new, empty repository for tracking dotfiles.
> The repository is stored in `$HOME/.local/share/yadm/repo.git`.
> More information: <https://yadm.io/docs/getting_started>.

- Execute:

`yadm init`

- Override the worktree:

`yadm init -w {{path/to/worktree_folder}}`

- Overwrite an existing repository:

`yadm init -f {{path/to/local_repository}}`
