git add . error message

[Sungymungy]

Hi all, I am new to github and its remote repository features. Initially, the program worked fine and I could execute the relevant commands via VSCode.

Here's where the problem began:

I wrote some code and I imported it onto VSCode, then tried dragging it onto my Git remote repository. From then onwards I had problems with my git add command.

When I open my VSCode Terminal and type git, it works fine. However, when I type "git add . ", I get the following error message:

fatal: adding files failed.

Is anyone kind and willing enough to offer any suggestions on how to troubleshoot this issue?

Thank you in advance.

[Lut-Lat-Aung]

Before you add ,you can check the status by typing

 git status

You should get output similar to the following:

On branch example-tutorial-branch
Changes not staged for commit:
(use "git add ..." to update what will be committed)
(use "git restore ..." to discard changes in working directory)
modified: README.md

no changes added to commit (use "git add" and/or "git commit -a")

 git add .  or  git add --all

 git status

On branch example-tutorial-branch
Changes to be committed:
(use "git restore --staged ..." to unstage)
modified: README.md or other files

---

Maybe try using git add --all

If this continue, you can check the status.

I hope you find this helpful.

[Sungymungy]

Thank you. I fixed the problem another way. I simply just created another repository because the error message points to a corrupted file problem.

[Lut-Lat-Aung]

Thank you. I fixed the problem another way. I simply just created another repository because the error message points to a corrupted file problem.

You're welcome. I am glad I can help in anyway.

[Sharath1036]

Try using "git add . --verbose" to debug the error and tell me what's the issue.
Otherwise clone the repo in a different folder and try to add the files

[eric-mxrtin]

Here are possible issues:

1. Permission Issues: Run as admin (Windows) or sudo chmod -R 755 . (Linux/Mac).
2. File Name Issues: Rename files with special characters (git status).
3. Line Ending Issues: Run git config --global core.autocrlf true.
4. Git Index Corruption: Run rm -f .git/index && git reset.
5. File Locking: Close apps like OneDrive/Dropbox, restart VS Code.
6. Large Files: Remove large files (git rm --cached file), use Git LFS.
7. Disk Space: Free up disk space.
8. Missing .git Folder: Run git init if the .git folder is missing.

Otherwise, use git add . --verbose for more detailed feedback.