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Git error: "Failed to add file public/bootstrap-multiselect/ to index."

I am trying to make the first commit of my project, but I keep getting this message:

"Failed to add file public/bootstrap-multiselect/ to index."

By un-checking that folder from the list, I can commit all other files.

I am using the GitHub OS X client (latest version).

Solution

  • The problem is caused by a .git inside bootstrap-multiselect/, which for some reason was left there by the creator. By browsing to that location and removing the .git, I can now commit the folder, along with all the other files.