Title: Solana: Platform-Tools installation failed due to HTTP status client error (404 Not Found)
Introduction
When you run the command « cargo build-sbf –force-tools-install » on a Mac, Solana may encounter an issue installing the platform tools. This article explains the issue and provides steps to resolve it.
Problem Description
The error message HTTP status client error (404 Not Found) indicates that the platform tools are not available on the HTTP server. The platform tools are required for building and testing Solana applications, but they may not be installed or updated.
Solution
To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
- Check the Solana Webpack CLI version: Make sure you are using the latest version of the Solana Webpack CLI (SWC). You can check by running the following command in your terminal:
swc --version
- Verify SWC installation: If the previous step does not work, try to verify SWC installation with the following command:
swc --install
- Update SWC to the latest version: Update SWC to the latest version by running:
curl -sS | tar xvf -- strip-components 1
- Reinstall SWC: Reinstall SWC by running the following command:
./bin/solana-webpack-cli install -f
- Recheck SWC installation: Make sure that the platform tools are installed and up to date by running:
swc --version
Troubleshooting Tips
- If you are using another package manager (e.g. Homebrew), make sure that it is not interfering with the SWC installation.
- Check for any conflicts or dependencies between Solana and other packages that may prevent the platform tools from installing.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue where the cargo build-sbf command fails when trying to install Platform Tools on Mac.