directory
Use when discussing file system structures in a CLI context or when addressing developers who work with file structures programmatically. For CLI contexts, don't use "folder", which is typically used in GUI contexts.
| Use the ./splunk add command and specify a directory for data ingestion to configure network inputs. | Use the ./splunk add command and specify a folder for data ingestion to configure network inputs. |
Note: If you need to discuss both CLI and GUI options, use language that ensures users understand the terminology interchangeably.