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ERROR: AlreadyExists: (os error 183), mkdir 'H:\My Drive\...\site_libs\quarto-nav' on Google Drive

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Description

Bug description
Watching files for changes
Browse at http://localhost:3849/chapter/part01/myfile.html
GET: /chapter/part01/myfile.html
ERROR: AlreadyExists: Cannot create a file when that file already exists. (os error 183), mkdir 'H:\My Drive\...\site_libs\quarto-nav'

System: windows
IDE: Vscode
Type quarto: book
to directory in google drive
Checklist
  • Please include a minimal, fully reproducible example in a single .qmd file? Please provide the whole file rather than the snippet you believe is causing the issue.
  • Please format your issue so it is easier for us to read the bug report.
  • Please document the RStudio IDE version you're running (if applicable), by providing the value displayed in the "About RStudio" main menu dialog?
  • Please document the operating system you're running. If on Linux, please provide the specific distribution.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the reported Windows VS Code Quarto book workflow on a Google Drive directory, watching the listed .qmd page and observing creation of site_libs/quarto-nav. There are no source files or tests named in the report; done means identifying why the existing-directory error occurs and adding a regression test or documented resolution.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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