How to Give VS Code Permission to Save Files - Resolve npm Global Permission Denied on macOS/Linux-Git Merge Unrelated Histories Without Losing Commits

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How to Give VS Code Permission to Save Files - Resolve npm Global Permission Denied on macOS/Linux-Git Merge Unrelated Histories Without Losing Commits
Before changing system settings, save your work and note the exact error text so you can compare results after each step.

Extra verification checklist

  • Restart the affected app after changing permissions or configuration files.
  • Test the same workflow in a clean browser profile or a temporary user account.
  • Compare the result on another network if the error may be connection related.