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How can I upload a folder containing necessary files like ruby files, js files, CSS files, and SCSS files to a Webflow project in order to add Slick Slider?

Unfortunately, Webflow does not provide direct support for uploading folders containing multiple files like ruby files, JS files, CSS files, and SCSS files. Webflow is primarily a visual web design and development platform that works in a code-free environment. It does not have built-in support for server-side languages like Ruby.

However, you can manually add the necessary files to your Webflow project in order to incorporate libraries like Slick Slider. Here's a step-by-step process:

1. Determine the files you need: Identify the specific files you need from the Slick Slider library. Usually, this includes CSS, JS, and potentially image files.

2. Obtain the files: Download the required files from the official Slick Slider website or any other reliable source. Make sure to use the compiled and minified versions.

3. Access your Webflow project: Log in to your Webflow account and navigate to the project where you want to add Slick Slider.

4. Upload CSS files: In the Webflow Designer, go to the "Project Settings" in the left sidebar. Then, click on the "Custom Code" tab. In the "Head Code" section, you can add any external CSS files. You can upload your CSS file(s) using a hosting service, like Dropbox or a CDN, and then link to the file(s) in the "Head Code" section.

For example, if you hosted your CSS file on Dropbox, you can use the following code in the "Head Code" section:

```html

\`\`\`

Make sure to replace `"https://dl.dropbox.com/path/to/slick.css"` with the actual URL of your CSS file.

5. Upload JS files: Similar to step 4, in the "Custom Code" tab, scroll down to the "Footer Code" section. You can add external JavaScript files here. Just like with the CSS file, you will need to upload your JS file(s) using a hosting service, and then link to the file(s) in the "Footer Code" section.

For example, if you hosted your JS file on Dropbox, you can use the following code in the "Footer Code" section:

```html

```

Again, ensure to replace `"https://dl.dropbox.com/path/to/slick.min.js"` with the actual URL of your JS file.

6. Implement Slick Slider: Now that you have uploaded the necessary files, you can proceed to implement Slick Slider in your Webflow project. You can add the required HTML markup and initialize the slider using JavaScript in a custom code embed or an external JS file hosted on an external service (just like the previous step).

Since the implementation details would depend on your specific use case and requirements, I recommend referring to the official Slick Slider documentation for guidance on how to use their library and the required HTML structure.

Remember that whenever you need to update or modify the Slick Slider settings or any related code, you will need to do it outside of Webflow's visual editor. Custom code embeds or external JS files are typically used for such scenarios.

Please note that while this approach allows you to add Slick Slider to your Webflow project, it's important to keep in mind the limitations of the platform. Webflow is primarily built for designing and building websites visually, so advanced server-side logic or dynamic functionality like that in Ruby files might not be possible within the Webflow environment alone. You may need to explore alternative hosting options or integrate Webflow with external services to achieve those functionalities.

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