# yadm-init > Initialize a new, empty repository for tracking dotfiles. > The repository is stored in `$HOME/.local/share/yadm/repo.git`. > More information: . - Execute: `yadm init` - Override the worktree: `yadm init -w {{path/to/worktree_folder}}` - Overwrite an existing repository: `yadm init -f {{path/to/local_repository}}`