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workspace export-dir failing on new notebook #5171

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@lpawlak95

Describe the issue

When I run export-dir on my user folder, it fails if there's an empty "New Notebook" file. The error says can't open $path\folder\New Notebook 2026-05-04 13:54:24.py"
I thought this may be an issue with the Windows paths, but... Its not a problem with New Query, which appears to be skipped.

Steps to reproduce the behavior

Please list the steps required to reproduce the issue, for example:

  1. Navigate to user folder
  2. Create a new notebook
  3. Clone the newly opened file
  4. Open up terminal
  5. Use databricks workspace export-dir command with source Path being Path where your newly created notebook is
  6. You should get an error along the lines "Error: open $path\folder\New Notebook 2026-05-04 13:54:24.py: the filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect".

Expected Behavior

I'd expect either file would be skipped but warn would show.
Alternatively: The path adjusted if that's a strictly Windows issue (but then replaced again to fit if imported)

Actual Behavior

I'd expect either file would be skipped but warn would show.
Alternatively: The path adjusted if that's a strictly Windows issue (but then replaced again to fit if imported)

OS and CLI version

CLI version: v0.295.0
OS: Windows

Is this a regression?

No? But I havent tested with other versions.

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