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+# fossil init
+
+> Initialize a new repository for a project.
+> See also: `fossil clone`.
+> More information: <https://fossil-scm.org/home/help/init>.
+
+- Create a new repository in a named file:
+
+`fossil init {{path/to/filename}}`
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+# fossil new
+
+> This command is an alias of `fossil init`.
+> More information: <https://fossil-scm.org/home/help/new>.
+
+- View documentation for the original command:
+
+`tldr fossil-init`