Equivalent of "git init" missing?

[JeffCohen]

Description

The old version of the app allowed one to convert an ordinary folder into a repo by dragging the folder onto the app or selecting "Add Repository". In either case, the app would prompt if it should turn the folder into a repository (essentially just doing a git init), which was very helpful.

Maybe I'm missing something, but now that seems impossible. When prompted to "Create a Repository" instead, a brand new subdirectory for the repo is created, rather than running git init on the selected folder.

Version

GitHub Desktop version: 1.0.1

OS version: macOS High Sierra (also reproduced on macOS Sierra)

Steps to Reproduce

1. Drag an ordinary folder into the app (or use Add Local Repository and choose the folder)
2. You'll get a message saying "This directory does not appear to be a Git repository. Would you like to create a repository here instead?" and the "Add Repository" folder is disabled
3. Click "create a repository here"
4. You get the Create New Repository dialog (which I don't think is necessary)
5. Enter a repo name and click Create Repository
6. Notice that you end up with a new subfolder for the repo

Expected behavior: The chosen folder should become a repository in-place

Actual behavior: A new subfolder was created

Reproduces how often: 100%

[shiftkey]

@JeffCohen thanks for the report!

Notice that you end up with a new subfolder for the repo

Yeah, this doesn't seem right. I'll see if I can re-create this issue.

[JeffCohen]

Thanks everyone! Can't wait for the next release :-)