Is node-gyp (Node.js native addon build tool) failing during yarn install or npm install? If your macOS got upgraded to Catalina (10.15) recently, then you will find the fix right here.
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Sample Error
So, what went wrong?
node-gyp uses XCode Command Line Tools for macOS.
Both upgrading to macOS Catalina and running a Software Update in Catalina may cause normal node-gyp installations to fail. This might manifest as the following error during npm install:
gyp: No Xcode or CLT version detected!
Reference: Installation notes for macOS Catalina (v10.15)
Check MacOS version
Run sw_vers in terminal to check your MacOS version. Actually, if ProductVersion is less then 10.15, then fix of this post may not be applicable.
How to fix?
Reinstall the XCode Command Line Tools.
- Remove the XCode Command Line Tools.or
- Install the XCode Command Line Tools.Click 'Install' button in the wizard, accept 'License Agreement' and click 'Done' once the software is installed.
Acid Test
If the below acid test passes, we are good to go.
Verify
Finally, we'll run the initial npm install that failed for us.