Currently the directory `.gitbook/` can't be removed without breaking GitBook syncing Related issues: - [Sync from GitBook to GitHub includes assets that shouldn't be included](https://gitbook.canny.io/feature-requests/p/sync-from-gitbook-to-github-includes-assets-that-shouldnt-be-included) - [Github sync does not work](https://gitbook.canny.io/feature-requests/p/github-sync-does-not-work)