---
title: "Create a new directory"
method: PUT
path: "/browsers/{id_or_name}/fs/create_directory"
tags: ["Browser Filesystem"]
---

# Create a new directory

`PUT /browsers/{id_or_name}/fs/create_directory`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://api.onkernel.com`
- URL: `https://api.onkernel.com/browsers/{id_or_name}/fs/create_directory`
- Auth: HTTP bearer

## Path parameters

- `id_or_name` string, required

## Request body

- CreateDirectoryRequest
  - `mode` string: Optional directory mode (octal string, e.g. 755). Defaults to 755.
  - `path` string, required: Absolute directory path to create.

## Response `201`

Directory created successfully

## Other responses

- `400`: Bad Request – invalid input
- `403`: Forbidden – insufficient permissions or plan
- `500`: Internal Server Error
- `default`: Error returned by the browser or its proxy

---

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