Can't create text file through Gitshell

Question

I can't create a text file in gitshell. I've been trying to add files using

git add filename.txt

I don't know what I'm doing wrong...is there something else I need to add?

Answer 1

First, initialize a local repository in your workspace,

git init foldername

Then add, git add filename.txt

Answer 2

Try this one.

touch filename.txt
git add filename.txt