"Cannot create a file when that file already exists." message when using php artisan

[samik-os]

I found this rather harmless effect after creating themes. Whenever I'm using any php artisan command like php artisan --version I keep getting a message "Cannot create a file when that file already exists." and then the execution happens normally.

I'm using Laravel 8.83.20.

I suspect it keeps trying to generate symbolic link in the public folder, as simply putting a Themes folder and running the php artisan --version command generated the symbolic link. Hope you look into this and sort it out.