diff --git a/ct/.gitkeep b/ct/.gitkeep
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diff --git a/ct/headers/.gitkeep b/ct/headers/.gitkeep
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+# This file ensures Git tracks this directory even when empty
+# JSON files will be generated/populated by other workflows
diff --git a/frontend/public/json/.gitkeep b/frontend/public/json/.gitkeep
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+# This file ensures Git tracks this directory even when empty
+# JSON files will be generated/populated by other workflows
diff --git a/install/.gitkeep b/install/.gitkeep
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