{"version":"2.1.247","anchor":"file-sync-is-declined-for-a-folder-with-an-unreadable-git-en","canonical_anchor":"file-sync-is-declined-for-a-folder-with-an-unreadable-git-en","heading":"File sync is declined for a folder with an unreadable .git entry","tier":"notice","area":"Cloud Sessions","scope":null,"heads_up":null,"url":"https:\/\/changelogs.core-directive.com\/v\/2.1.247\/e\/file-sync-is-declined-for-a-folder-with-an-unreadable-git-en","release_url":"https:\/\/changelogs.core-directive.com\/v\/2.1.247","markdown":"### File sync is declined for a folder with an unreadable `.git` entry\n\nA folder with an unreadable .git entry now gets a clear refusal for file sync up front.\n\n**What**\n\nIf a folder has a `.git` entry that is not a readable git checkout, such as a link or something git did not write, file sync is now refused up front with a message saying so, rather than being offered and failing later.\n\n**Details**\n\n- The refusal is recorded with the reason `folder_is_repository`.\n- Unconditional within the file-sync offer path.\n\n**Evidence**\n\n`File sync is not offered for this folder: it has a .git entry that could not be read as a git checkout (a link, or something git did not write).`\n\n- Area: Cloud Sessions\n- Tier: You'll notice\n- Useful: 2\/5\n- Signal: 1\/5"}