`npm install` fails on node-gyp rebuild with `gyp: No Xcode or CLT version detected!`

Question

Every time I try npm install. I get the following error. How do I fix it?

gyp: No Xcode or CLT version detected!

I am on node -v → v8.8.0 & npm -v → v6.11.3

I tried to run it on VSCode terminal and iTerm, but both ended up getting the same error. (both are updated to the latest version). The only new thing I did is updating my macOS to the latest version (Catalina 10.15.3 today).

$ npm install          Fri Mar  6 17:22:40 2020

> fsevents@1.2.11 install /Users/synapse/Documents/synapsefi-dev-ui/node_modules/watchpack/node_modules/fsevents
> node-gyp rebuild

No receipt for 'com.apple.pkg.CLTools_Executables' found at '/'.

No receipt for 'com.apple.pkg.DeveloperToolsCLILeo' found at '/'.

No receipt for 'com.apple.pkg.DeveloperToolsCLI' found at '/'.

gyp: No Xcode or CLT version detected!
gyp ERR! configure error
gyp ERR! stack Error: `gyp` failed with exit code: 1
gyp ERR! stack     at ChildProcess.onCpExit (/Users/synapse/.nvm/versions/node/v8.8.0/lib/node_modules/npm/node_modules/node-gyp/lib/configure.js:344:16)
gyp ERR! stack     at emitTwo (events.js:125:13)
gyp ERR! stack     at ChildProcess.emit (events.js:213:7)
gyp ERR! stack     at Process.ChildProcess._handle.onexit (internal/child_process.js:200:12)
gyp ERR! System Darwin 19.3.0
gyp ERR! command "/Users/synapse/.nvm/versions/node/v8.8.0/bin/node" "/Users/synapse/.nvm/versions/node/v8.8.0/lib/node_modules/npm/node_modules/node-gyp/bin/node-gyp.js" "rebuild"
gyp ERR! cwd /Users/synapse/Documents/synapsefi-dev-ui/node_modules/watchpack/node_modules/fsevents
gyp ERR! node -v v8.8.0
gyp ERR! node-gyp -v v5.0.3
gyp ERR! not ok
npm WARN synapsefi-dev-ui@2.0.20 No repository field.
npm WARN The package country-data is included as both a dev and production dependency.
npm WARN The package react-dropzone is included as both a dev and production dependency.
npm WARN optional SKIPPING OPTIONAL DEPENDENCY: fsevents@1.2.11 (node_modules/watchpack/node_modules/fsevents):
npm WARN optional SKIPPING OPTIONAL DEPENDENCY: fsevents@1.2.11 install: `node-gyp rebuild`
npm WARN optional SKIPPING OPTIONAL DEPENDENCY: Exit status 1

Simply running `sudo xcode-select --reset` worked for me on Catalina. — cam, Feb 23 '21 at 06:01
Please see https://github.com/nodejs/node-gyp/blob/master/macOS_Catalina.md for a step by step guide on resolving this issue. — Jobin Jacob Kavalam, May 20 '21 at 11:48
Confirming sudo xcode-select --reset worked for me on Catalina 10.15.7. I no longer get the error when creating a react project with npm; npx create-react-app naboo --template typescript — xpagesbeast, Jul 13 '21 at 16:25

mPrinC · Accepted Answer · 2021-11-19T12:23:31.143

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Even though you have them installed (my case), but by upgrading to Catalina (10.15.*) you can get this error (my case :) ).

Therefore, simply installing wouldn't help as you will get an error that they are already installed.

Therefore you need to hopefully just (I) reset the tool or in worse case (II) uninstall and install (requires large redownload) it again (this is based on the @Dane_duPlessis's answer).

# just for а preview (not necessary)
xcode-select --print-path
# in my case it printed `/Library/Developer/CommandLineTools`

# could be useful if the path is making a problem
sudo xcode-select --switch /Library/Developer/CommandLineTools

# only for the (I) resetting case
sudo xcode-select --reset

# only for the (II) uninstalling case - the next line deletes folder returned by the `xcode-select --print-path` command
sudo rm -rf $(xcode-select --print-path)


# only for the (II) uninstalling case - install tools (again) if you don't get a default installation prompt
xcode-select --install

NOTE:

You do not need to do it per project, but only once
There was also discussion that you have to do it on every OSX update, in my case, later updating the OSX system didn't trigger this issue again

Credits to: gyp: No Xcode or CLT version detected macOS Catalina

edited Nov 19 '21 at 12:23

answered Apr 02 '20 at 01:20

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I just found out that whenever Apple pushes an update, it will always result in this error – fatg Jul 22 '20 at 05:41
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Running `xcode-select --install` opens the install dialogue but then when I agree to terms and click on install it fails with: `Can't install the software because it is currently not available from the Software Update Server` – AHonarmand Sep 22 '20 at 16:20
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This solved the problem: https://stackoverflow.com/a/63990975/5112418 – AHonarmand Sep 23 '20 at 16:41
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You can download the developer tools from here: https://developer.apple.com/download/more/ – tonethar Sep 29 '20 at 15:16
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If you too get the *`Can’t install the software because it is not currently available from the Software Update server`* error, and if you don't want to install Xcode, as the solution @AHonarmand linked suggests, simply download the command line tools manually from here https://developer.apple.com/download/more/?=command%20line%20tools -- that's what fixed this for me. EDIT: (Source: https://developer.apple.com/forums/thread/660641) – Bloke Nov 11 '20 at 20:55
Thanks. Every update gets me frustrated. I'd like to dedicate to Apple the same phrase as Linus said to NVidia. – Sergius Dec 09 '21 at 09:10
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Thanks I already upvote but today the same answer help me again, I would upvote again if can – cyberfly Feb 07 '22 at 08:32
`sudo xcode-select --reset` did the trick for me. thank you – Alexander Tereshkov Mar 06 '23 at 21:49
Thanks for this answer! I have used this answer multiple times! – david419 Apr 13 '23 at 04:36

score 137 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 16 '20 at 08:31

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This worked for me with macOS Catalina Version 10.15.5:

$ xcode-select --print-path
/Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/Developer
$ sudo xcode-select --switch /Library/Developer/CommandLineTools
...
$ sudo xcode-select --reset
...

The xcode cli tools should now be accessible. No need to re-install anything.

answered Jul 16 '20 at 08:31

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Confirming this works on Catalina. Much easier than a full reinstall – coagmano Aug 28 '20 at 01:14
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This should be the main answer, no need for a lengthy reinstall. Worked on 10.15.7 Catalina – Magical Gordon Oct 29 '20 at 22:26
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This worked for me perfectly!! This should be the correct answer. – Ivan Garcia Jan 27 '21 at 21:21
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Wish I knew about it before deleting my CommandLines directory. – Jamshad Ahmad Mar 10 '21 at 08:52
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It doesn't work on macOS Big Sur unfortunately. I get `xcode-select: error: invalid developer directory '/Library/Developer/CommandLineTools'` even though it's the correct path. – Jost May 04 '21 at 19:54
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Why is `xcode-select --print-path` required if the output isn't being used? – Ian Dunn May 25 '21 at 17:43
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This moment, when you just deleted the app, waiting for the reinstall and scroll through the other solutions... god damnit – Martin Seeler Jun 23 '21 at 12:39

score 58 · Answer 3 · answered Nov 02 '20 at 17:30

I guess, you may have tried multiple solutions so far but if none of those solutions have worked for you yet, don't worry - I got you. :)

Non-working Solutions:

xcode-select --install didn't work for me (macOS Catalina 10.15.7) as it shows up a Software Update dialog box which says Can't install the software because it is currently not available from the Software Update Server.
I also downloaded and install Xcode Command Line Tools from Apple's download website (https://developer.apple.com/download/more/?=for%20Xcode) but the problem re-appeared somehow or may be it didn't solve it in first place and I somehow didn't notice.
sudo xcode-select --reset also didn't do the trick for me.
Someone suggested to install whole XCode. No, thank you.

Working Solution:

Here is what worked for me i.e. reinstall Xcode Command Line Tools using Software Update manually.

Check if Command Line Tools Update is mentioned in your list of softwares to be updated by using following command: softwareupdate -l
If Command Line Tools Update is not mentioned in that list, then manually make it part of the list using following command which will create a temporary file: sudo touch /tmp/.com.apple.dt.CommandLineTools.installondemand.in-progress
Verify that the list now has the Command Line Tools mentioned by running softwareupdate -l again.
Now, press Cmd+Space to initiate Mac's Spotlight Search. Search for Software Update. Start the Software Update.
That will show you following kind of dialog for installing the Command Line Tools. Install away the update and be merry. :)
Remove the temporary file created in Step 2: sudo rm /tmp/.com.apple.dt.CommandLineTools.installondemand.in-progress.

This is the only answer that worked for me. I'm on Mac OS Catalina 10.15.7. Thank you! — Dayron Gallardo, Nov 11 '20 at 16:51
This also works for me. Thank you for saving me a lot of reinstall time. — Anh Cao, Aug 23 '21 at 04:14
This is what worked for me. Thank you! My command line tools had the correct install path but updating this way is what did the trick. — sp_conway, Jun 12 '22 at 23:58

Ehsan · Answer 4 · 2022-05-10T05:45:14.403

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Try these commands:

sudo rm -rf $(xcode-select -print-path)

xcode-select --install

If the above didn't resolve your issue, you may have a problem with the path Xcode is installed at. Use the following to help if necessary.

sudo xcode-select --switch /Library/Developer/CommandLineTools

sudo xcode-select --reset

edited May 10 '22 at 05:45

answered Apr 14 '20 at 14:44

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Simple. Described here...https://reactgo.com/gyp-xcode-or-clt-version-detected/ – Carter Medlin Aug 20 '20 at 19:11

score 19 · Answer 5 · answered Apr 10 '20 at 01:46

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I was facing the same issue

I reinstalled the command line tools.

You need to find the installation directory.

xcode-select --print-path

Delete the existing installation:

sudo rm -r -f /Library/Developer/CommandLineTools

Install by running:

xcode-select --install

answered Apr 10 '20 at 01:46

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works flawlessly @Akhilesh! – Gaurav Jan 19 '22 at 20:36
It's installing now. Says "About 197 hours, 28 minutes remaining"... gotta love that – krummens May 23 '22 at 16:52

score 18 · Answer 6 · answered Mar 01 '21 at 03:12

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This worked for me

sudo xcode-select --reset

answered Mar 01 '21 at 03:12

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Worked for me on macOS Catalina v10.15.7. It used to work a year ago, maybe before I upgrade to Catalina. – Ricardo Mar 13 '21 at 01:33
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Just reset worked for me too. I'm using Big Sur 11.2.3. – Flavio Andrade Mar 26 '21 at 20:37
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Thanks, this worked for me too on Big Sur (MacOS v11.3) – GlenBee Jun 18 '21 at 07:22

score 7 · Answer 7 · answered Mar 07 '20 at 22:02

If your Mac has been upgraded to macOS Catalina (10.15), you need to install the XCode Command Line Tools by running xcode-select --install. Alternatively, if you already have the full Xcode installed, you can find them under the menuXcode → Open Developer Tool → More Developer Tools.

Siddhant · Answer 8 · 2020-06-06T10:59:48.500

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This happens most of the time when there is new OS updates happens. But I found a solutions to tackle this problem. You need to follow the below steps to solve.

Reinstall command-line tools by removing the previously installed version.

step1: First, get the location of the installed command-line tools

xcode-select --print-path

the result of the above command /Library/Developer/CommandLineTools

step2: removed the folder

sudo rm -rf /Library/Developer/CommandLineTools

step3 - install again

xcode-select --install

With the reinstallation of the command line developer tools the gyp: No Xcode or CLT version detected error message should disappear when you run any yarn or npm commands from the command line.

edited Jun 06 '20 at 10:59

answered Apr 25 '20 at 11:26

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Update on my Answer above If you have updated your OS to OSX Catalina 10.15.7 then xcode-select --install might not work. You might get an error saying the software is not found on server. I have found 2 solutions for this Solution 1: If u can afford to have xcode App from App store which is of 11+ GB then you can fix the error. Solution 2; You can download the command line tool from official Apple Developer Account and install it. https://developer.apple.com/download/more/?=command%20line%20tools – Siddhant Oct 03 '20 at 13:10

score 4 · Answer 9 · answered Mar 07 '20 at 01:59

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you will need to install xcode or command line tools

answered Mar 07 '20 at 01:59

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score 4 · Answer 10 · answered Oct 14 '20 at 16:28

Running xcode-select --install attempts an install, but fails with the following error: Can't install the software because it is not currently available from the Software Update server. Here's what worked for me.

OS: Catalina 10.15.6
Xcode-select version: 2373

NOTE: Before running all this, I already had xcode-select version 2373 installed. But removing and reinstalling fixed the issue.

uninstall xcode-select

sudo rm -rf $(xcode-select -print-path)

Go to the app store, and download XCode.
Open XCode. On initial load, it will update/install stuff. let this happen.
From Apple Developers, manually download Command Line Tools for Xcode 12
Install the CLT for Xcode 12 package.

You should now be good to go.

score 4 · Answer 11 · edited Jun 09 '21 at 18:28

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this happened to me when i installed node-gyp as a dependancy and ran it in a script.

once i installed it globally

npm i -g node-gyp

it worked! (big sur)

edited Jun 09 '21 at 18:28

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score 2 · Answer 12 · answered Oct 08 '20 at 09:50

On catalina i did the following:

xcode-select --print-path
sudo rm -rf /Library/Developer/CommandLineTools

And since install command doesnt work, I had to download it from: https://developer.apple.com/download/more/

From there install:

XCode 12
Command Line Tools for XCode 12

Post that removed existing node_modules and reinstalled through npm install. It worked.

score 1 · Answer 13 · answered Mar 18 '22 at 13:50

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I was getting the same error when the project required node version 10 but I had 12+

answered Mar 18 '22 at 13:50

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score 0 · Answer 14 · edited Jun 25 '20 at 07:16

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I did exactly this, my issue is gone now. First: xcode-select --print-path it gave path /Library/Developer/CommandLineTools

so:

sudo rm -rf /Library/Developer/CommandLineTools
xcode-select --install

it pops up the install window, just install and you are on your way.

Thanks Stackoverflow!

edited Jun 25 '20 at 07:16

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answered Jun 25 '20 at 05:27

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Duplicate answer. – Steve Bennett Jun 14 '21 at 23:58

score 0 · Answer 15 · answered Oct 16 '20 at 17:35

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on catalina had to manually install command line tools for xcode from https://developer.apple.com/download/more/

answered Oct 16 '20 at 17:35

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this is better off as a comment rather than an answer because this is a link only answer – CoderUni Oct 17 '20 at 03:21

Oebrab · Answer 16 · 2020-11-02T12:31:39.613

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On macOS Catalina:

Uninstall "Command Line Tools for Xcode" with command sudo rm -rf $(xcode-select --print-path);
Download "Command Line Tools for Xcode" at More Downloads for Apple Developers, then install it.

edited Nov 02 '20 at 12:31

answered Nov 02 '20 at 07:46

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score 0 · Answer 17 · answered Feb 23 '21 at 20:12

If you don't want to install the Xcode Command Line Tools at all (like in my case).

You may try to:

delete package-lock.json file and node_modules directory (if it exist)
and npm i again

it executes with some gyp warnings about No Xcode or CLI version detected, but works fine

score 0 · Answer 18 · answered Mar 14 '21 at 15:48

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I updated to Big Sur and receive this error when on Catalina was all ok. But I upgraded xcode and install in another folder.

To install in that folder where was all ok helped me

answered Mar 14 '21 at 15:48

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score 0 · Answer 19 · answered Jun 09 '21 at 07:55

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Run the following command with sudo to reset your command-line tools.

sudo xcode-select --reset

answered Jun 09 '21 at 07:55

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score 0 · Answer 20 · answered Jun 27 '21 at 13:10

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In my case I deleted package.lock.json and it worked, I already had xCode installed

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score 0 · Answer 21 · answered Feb 09 '22 at 08:58

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I tried everything and nothing worked. Personally, even if the problem was gyp, it was Next that bugged. So I downgraded in my node.js version. to install next.js and return to the latest version.

answered Feb 09 '22 at 08:58

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score 0 · Answer 22 · answered Mar 03 '22 at 18:51

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None of these answers worked for me, because I had a corrupt install of XCode, once I uninstalled, npm worked again

answered Mar 03 '22 at 18:51

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score 0 · Answer 23 · answered Jun 07 '22 at 07:35

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xcode-select --print-path

Above should give: /Library/Developer/CommandLineTools

sudo rm -r -f /Library/Developer/CommandLineTools
xcode-select --install

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score 0 · Answer 24 · answered Nov 15 '22 at 11:13

On Monterey , I installed Xcode via AppStore not via the command line.

So Xcode was installed in the path "/Applications/Xcode.app/" ( or "/Applications/Xcodex.x.x.app" )

But xcode-select --print-path pointed to "/Library/Developer/CommandLineTools"

This command fixed

sudo xcode-select --switch /Applications/Xcode.app/

Then

npm install
npm rebuild

Every works

`npm install` fails on node-gyp rebuild with `gyp: No Xcode or CLT version detected!`

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