Files in git repository are duplicated or removed and added

Question

I've had the following two issues with a few local Git repositories on macOS 10.15.1 using Git 2.25.0, and I am not sure what causes this to happen:

The status of some or all files in a repository is removed and added, but there are no changes (not even line endings) between the removed and added file versions
Files get duplicated, e.g. if I have a file called coverage.json, an identical file called coverage 2.json is created. Sometimes additional copies such as coverage 3.json are also created

Solutions I've tried:

Upgrading Git from the default macOS install to the 2.25.0 using Homebrew
Removing git-related extensions from VS Code
When files are removed and added, committing the changed. This just pushes off the issue—a short time later files will somehow show as removed and added again

The only solution I've found is either continually delete files and revert changes, or start a new, clean project. However, even on new projects this issue sometimes arises again.

That's strange. Are you using the git command line or some external tools/IDEs? — ihaider, Feb 04 '20 at 15:02
Usually through the command line, but occasionally though the source control functionality built in to VSCode — Matt Solomon, Feb 04 '20 at 16:25

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 04 '20 at 21:12

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By any chance, are any of the repos in directories that are being sync'd with iCloud or another cloud-sync method? If so, the answer to this question may help you.

answered Feb 04 '20 at 21:12

Bryce Wray

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Ah yes that must be it, since I do have iCloud Drive turned on. Looks like I'll be turning that off. Thanks! – Matt Solomon Feb 05 '20 at 01:25

Files in git repository are duplicated or removed and added

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