Do I need any specific software installed?

Yes, this skill requires Git Bash to be installed on your Windows machine, as it relies on Unix-style command execution to handle the reserved filenames.

Why can't I delete these files normally in Windows?

Windows reserves specific keywords (like NUL, CON, and PRN) for legacy system devices. Standard Windows tools often block access to files with these names, making them 'undeletable' through File Explorer. This skill uses Git Bash to bypass those restrictions.

How long does the sync take to resume after using this skill?

After the skill deletes the files and restarts OneDrive, it typically takes 2 to 5 minutes for the OneDrive client to re-scan the changes and resume normal syncing.

Will deleting these files damage my system?

No. These files are typically created by accident during cross-platform development (e.g., code coming from Linux or macOS) or by faulty scripts. Removing them is necessary to restore OneDrive functionality.

OneDrive Sync Troubleshooter

Name: OneDrive Sync Troubleshooter
Author: theflysurfer

bytheflysurfer

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生産性とワークフロー

Resolves Windows OneDrive synchronization errors by identifying and removing undeletable files with reserved system names using Git Bash.

This skill provides a specialized workflow for fixing persistent OneDrive sync issues on Windows caused by reserved filenames like NUL, CON, AUX, and PRN. Because these files are often impossible to delete through standard Windows File Explorer or Command Prompt, the skill leverages Git Bash and the ultra-fast fd utility to locate and force-remove them. It automates the entire recovery process, from initial search and reporting to file deletion and restarting the OneDrive client, ensuring a clean and functional sync state for developer environments.

主な機能

01Integrated OneDrive service restart to force immediate sync re-indexing

02Ultra-fast search for reserved filenames using the fd utility

03Detailed reporting of file paths and comparison with OneDrive error counts

041 GitHub stars

05Bypasses Windows filesystem restrictions via Git Bash for forced deletion

06Automated detection of short (0-1 character) invalid filenames

ユースケース

01Cleaning up corrupted project directories that block cloud synchronization

02Fixing persistent 'Sync Pending' errors in OneDrive caused by cross-platform filename conflicts

03Removing undeletable 'NUL' or 'CON' files created by automated build scripts

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主な機能

01Integrated OneDrive service restart to force immediate sync re-indexing

02Ultra-fast search for reserved filenames using the fd utility

03Detailed reporting of file paths and comparison with OneDrive error counts

041 GitHub stars

05Bypasses Windows filesystem restrictions via Git Bash for forced deletion

06Automated detection of short (0-1 character) invalid filenames

ユースケース

01Cleaning up corrupted project directories that block cloud synchronization

02Fixing persistent 'Sync Pending' errors in OneDrive caused by cross-platform filename conflicts

03Removing undeletable 'NUL' or 'CON' files created by automated build scripts

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add theflysurfer/claude-skills-marketplace julien-troubleshooting-onedrive-reserved

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Download Skill