Getting started

Open or import an existing project

Bring an existing folder or repository into LobeWork without disturbing the original files.

8 min readBeginnerUpdated 2026-07-26For LobeWork 1.0+
01

Choose the source

Select a local project folder or supported repository. Confirm that the folder contains the material you actually want LobeWork to organize.

Confirm that the folder contains the material you actually want LobeWork to organize.

02

Review before linking

Check the project name, path, repository state, and file visibility before completing the import.

03

Let LobeWork index safely

LobeWork reads the project structure and approved metadata. It should not silently rewrite source files merely because a project was opened.

It should not silently rewrite source files merely because a project was opened.

04

Add project context

Record the outcome, current status, important decisions, and the next action so the imported folder becomes an understandable workspace.

05

Verify connected tools

If the project uses Git, a terminal, browser tools, or provider profiles, connect only what the project needs.

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