How to Fix: GitHub: Clone succeeded, but checkout failed
Error caused by insufficient disk space prevents git checkout operation.
📋 Table of Contents
The 'unable to write new index file' error caused by the lack of disk space is a common issue when trying to checkout after cloning a repository. This occurs because Git needs to update its internal database, and this process requires writing to the index file.
🔧 Proven Troubleshooting Steps
Method 1: Disk Cleanup and Restart
- Step 1: Close all Git applications and terminals.
Method 2: Increase Disk Space
- Step 1: Open a terminal and run the command `df -h` to check your available disk space.
✨ Wrapping Up
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the 'unable to write new index file' error caused by a lack of disk space.
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