Extremely unusual issue: package.json missing after cloning

[ThEDRiFTER1]

Hi Metaplex maintainers,

I'm encountering a very strange issue when trying to clone the Metaplex repository. The package.json file is consistently missing after cloning, even when I try cloning into different directories (including /tmp).

Here are the exact steps I'm taking:

1. cd ~
2. rm -rf metaplex (if it exists)
3. git clone https://github.com/metaplex-foundation/metaplex.git
4. cd metaplex
5. ls -l package.json (This shows "No such file or directory")

I've also tried the following troubleshooting steps:

• Checked for sparse checkout (both globally and locally) and disabled it.
• Checked for submodules (there are none).
• Cloned into different directories (including /tmp).
• Downloaded the ZIP archive (and package.json is present in the ZIP).
• Tried cloning with both HTTPS and SSH.
• Verified my Git version: git --version (Output: [Your Git Version])
• Verified I can clone other repositories successfully (e.g., git clone https://github.com/torvalds/linux.git works fine).

My operating system is: [Your Linux Distribution (e.g., Kali Linux 2023.4)]
My uname -a output is: [Your uname -a Output]
My df -h output is: [Your df -h Output]

I'm not using any virtualization software. I am/am not behind a firewall/proxy.

The fact that I can clone other repositories successfully makes me believe the issue is specific to the Metaplex repository or how my system interacts with it. The fact that package.json is present in the ZIP archive further suggests a problem with the git clone process for this specific repository.

I'd greatly appreciate any help in resolving this issue. Please let me know if you need any further information.

Thanks in advance!