Xcode Workspace "Internal error: missingPackageDescriptionModule"

Question

After updating Xcode to version 13.2 i can't build my project anymore. I have a strange error "Internal error: missingPackageDescriptionModule" related to my Workspace file.

It's definitely related to SPM because Xcode is not loading SPM packages also. I tried to "Reset package caches", "Resolve package caches" and also "Updating to latest package caches" but after all of these operating nothing happens. Deleting derived data, cleaning didn't help too...

I tried also to resolve packages from Terminal using xcodebuild -resolvePackageDependencies but I get error message:

--- xcodebuild: WARNING: The directory /Users/ptocicki/Developer/KFC/kfc-ios also contains the legacy project 'project.pbxproj' - ignoring it and using 'KFC.xcodeproj'.

xcodebuild: error: Could not resolve package dependencies:
  Internal error: missingPackageDescriptionModule"

Same thing over here... I just can't believe such a HUGE bug would go out the door. Have you managed to find a fix? — Mihai Fratu, Dec 13 '21 at 23:33
I'm seeing this issue. I'm running Xcode 13.2 (via App Store) on macOS Big Sur 11.6.2 on a 2019 16" MBP. I did not see this bug in the Xcode 13.2 release candidate from last week. — Eugene, Dec 14 '21 at 00:26
I tried my project on an M1 Pro MBP running macOS Monterey 12.1, same issue. — Eugene, Dec 14 '21 at 00:42
I'm also seeing that when I create a brand new project, and try to add an SPM package like Alamofire, it gets stuck at the step "Verifying Alamofire... Preparing to validate...". So it looks like it might be more of a widespread SPM issue. — Eugene, Dec 14 '21 at 00:57
I found an ongoing discussion on this issue in the Apple Developer forums: https://developer.apple.com/forums/thread/696504 — Eugene, Dec 14 '21 at 01:02
I downloaded XCode 13.1 using the XCodes app and it all works fine — Stoyan, Dec 14 '21 at 10:02
This is one of the worse I saw in a long time. You spend hours waiting the damn thing to finish downloading and installing, only to find out that if you preferred to use SPM, you'll need to start **all over again**. This time with a **10GB(!)** download (also, download speed is really poor). — bauerMusic, Dec 17 '21 at 07:51
@bauerMusic If possible always try to download Xcode from Apple portal (NOT AppStore), because updating from AppStore always takes o lot more time. I also recommend [Xcodes](https://github.com/RobotsAndPencils/XcodesApp). — Peterses, Dec 18 '21 at 02:26
@Peterses I guess so, but I think the AppStore can do incremental updates, the full version is kind of huge. (Nice App at Xcodes!) — bauerMusic, Dec 18 '21 at 05:18

score 36 · Answer 1 · edited Dec 17 '21 at 20:37

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Apple is aware of the issue.

We're currently investigating this issue — thank you to those who have filed bug reports so far. To workaround this issue, please re-download Xcode 13.2 directly from the Downloads page.

https://developer.apple.com/forums/thread/696504?answerId=698142022#698142022

edited Dec 17 '21 at 20:37

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answered Dec 14 '21 at 01:18

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I can confirm that after downloading Xcode from apple portal, the error is gone. – Alex Terente Dec 14 '21 at 13:31
I first moved the current XCode to Trash before installing the one from the portal. Working fine for me now. – shivangg Dec 16 '21 at 15:15
And they wonder why more Mac developers don't deploy to the Mac App Store? – Martin Westin Dec 17 '21 at 12:23

Mojtaba Hosseini · Accepted Answer · 2021-12-24T10:29:29.903

Fixed on v13.2.1 and you can download from here

Explaination

This bug is reported and the v13.2.1 AppStore version but As  Apple suggest here, you should download the Xcode manually from the developer center

Manual download of any Apple developer software

✅ The always working and preferred workaround!

Download directly from Apple:

Latest Release version or
Latest Beta version or
Any version you need and all other downloadable contents

Then extract and move it where you like. This has so many benefits compared to AppStore updates. (like the ability to resume download, not replacing the old one, not wasting hidden directories and etc.)

Note that you should use safari to download it.

⚠️ Important note for developers like me!

The page you’re looking for can’t be found.

If you The page you’re looking for can’t be found message, you may need to use a VPN if you are in a country that the US sanctioned like mine. Because Apple is blocking some IP address ranges.

Your direct download link for Xcode 13.2 is not working for me. There's a public link if someone wants : https://xcodereleases.com — swifthing, Dec 15 '21 at 18:20
Downloading Xcode 13.2 worked for me, also the direct download links works as of now, Thanks — Hussein, Dec 16 '21 at 17:10

score 13 · Answer 3 · answered Dec 14 '21 at 09:34

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If you’re using Swift packages either standalone or as dependencies in an Xcode project or workspace, the Mac App Store version of Xcode fails during package resolution with the error “Internal error: missingPackageDescriptionModule.” (86435800)

Workaround: Download Xcode 13.2 directly from the Apple Developer website.

answered Dec 14 '21 at 09:34

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This has worked for me – PaulJ Dec 14 '21 at 11:12
Error returned after only one day even with the version from the Dev-portal. – Martin Majewski Dec 16 '21 at 16:35
I was facing issue with Xocde 13.2. Updating to 13.2.1 worked for me. – Saurabh Bajaj Jan 14 '22 at 15:08

Sammy Alvarado · Answer 4 · 2021-12-14T18:06:09.353

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I just got the issues late at night after Xcode updated on its own while I was working on my project, which was not a cool surprise. It appears to be affecting all dependencies. You are not alone in this it's affecting everyone. I did what they recommended and downloaded Xcode directly from the Apples developer site and it fixed all my issues super happy right now!!!!!!!

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answered Dec 14 '21 at 06:58

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downloading from 13.2 RC or 13.2 ? – Jeff Bootsholz Dec 15 '21 at 02:18

score 1 · Answer 5 · answered Dec 20 '21 at 08:54

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XCode was updated to 13.2.1 at 12/19 which fix the issue.

answered Dec 20 '21 at 08:54

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BB9z · Answer 6 · 2021-12-14T07:40:20.103

https://developer.apple.com/documentation/xcode-release-notes/xcode-13_2-release-notes

If you’re using Swift packages either standalone or as dependencies in an Xcode project or workspace, the Mac App Store version of Xcode fails during package resolution with the error “Internal error: missingPackageDescriptionModule.” (86435800)

Workaround: Download Xcode 13.2 directly from the Apple Developer website.

~~Seems local package still working. So there is a temporary solution: We can download the dependencies then add them to the project as local paclages.~~

score 0 · Answer 7 · answered Dec 21 '21 at 05:39

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Please update to Xcode 13.2.1.

If not, download Xcode 13.2 from the Apple Developer website.

answered Dec 21 '21 at 05:39

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score 0 · Answer 8 · answered Jan 13 '22 at 13:34

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Updating from Xcode 13.2 to 13.2.1 from App Store fixed the issue for me.

answered Jan 13 '22 at 13:34

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This has already been mentioned in the other answers. – Eric Aya Jan 13 '22 at 13:38
@EricAya The difference is that others have suggested downloading manually whereas I have mentioned updating from App Store. – Saurabh Bajaj Jan 14 '22 at 14:42
Well, this is the same solution: update Xcode. I don't see how this is different. :) – Eric Aya Jan 14 '22 at 17:04

Xcode Workspace "Internal error: missingPackageDescriptionModule"

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Fixed on v13.2.1 and you can download from here

Explaination

Manual download of any Apple developer software

⚠️ Important note for developers like me!

The page you’re looking for can’t be found.

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