GitHubLesson 15 of 23

Create a Repository on GitHub

1 min readClaude Code for DesignersUpdated Jul 20, 2026

A repository is a project folder that lives on GitHub. You'll create one with the same name as your local prototype folder, then keep the setup page open; you'll need its commands in the next lesson.

Create a Repository on GitHub

Create a New Repo

  • Click the "+" icon in the top right of GitHub
  • Select "New repository"
  • Name it "my-first-prototype" (same as your local folder)
  • Add a description: "Design prototype created with Claude Code"
  • Leave other settings as default
  • Click "Create repository"

Copy the Setup Instructions

GitHub will show you commands. Keep this page open; you'll need the commands soon!

Empty repo, waiting

  • Created a new repo named my-first-prototype
  • Added a one-line description
  • Kept the setup page open with the connection commands

The cloud side is set up. Next: connecting your local project to it.

Stuck on your own project? Book 45 minutes with me for $49.