Provide create file link for non-existent files

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When there is a dead link in a Markdown file, clicking it leads to a 404 page (see example). It would be great if that 404 page could contain a link to create the file (optionally with a permission check beforehand).

This would also be more consistent to the Wiki behavior, where a non-existent page displays the form to create it.

Current workflow when landed on the 404 page is:

  • copy the file name from URL or referencing file
  • go to repository tree
  • pick New filefrom context menu
  • enter file name

~"feature proposal"

Edited Aug 25, 2025 by 🤖 GitLab Bot 🤖
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