Path error
I have tried to edit this path file but i really don't understand what i am doing. Here is my attempt to edit the file below.
An explanation of what i am not understanding would be really appreciated
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Hi @Miles. I'm kapa.ai, your friendly support bot. I will try to answer your question by searching through the knowledge base. :wave:
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It seems like you're trying to add the Wasp binary to your system's PATH. The PATH is an environment variable on Unix-like operating systems, and it specifies a set of directories where executable programs are located. In your case, the Wasp binary is located in the
.local/bin directory in your home directory, but this directory is not included in your system's PATH. That's why you're seeing the warning message.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to add the .local/bin directory to your PATH:
1. Open your shell configuration file. This could be one of the following files, depending on your shell:
- For Bash shell: ~/.bashrc or ~/.bash_profile
- For Zsh shell: ~/.zshrc
2. Add the following line at the end of the file:
This line adds the .local/bin directory located in your home directory to the beginning of the PATH variable.
3. Save the changes and close the file.
4. Reload the shell configuration by running the following command in your terminal:
- For Bash shell: source ~/.bashrc or source ~/.bash_profile
- For Zsh shell: source ~/.zshrc
After following these steps, the .local/bin directory should be added to your PATH, and you should be able to run the wasp command from your terminal without encountering the "not on your PATH" error.
Regarding the file you're trying to edit, it seems like it's a shell script that's meant to be executed. The export line is correct, but the other lines are meant to be run as commands, not placed in a configuration file. The waspc_datadir line sets an environment variable, and the last line runs the Wasp binary with any arguments passed to the script.
If you're still having trouble, I recommend reaching out to the Wasp community on their Discord server (https://discord.gg/rzdnErX) for more help.
Source: Discord support thread: Installation trouble > Answers (https://discord.com/channels/686873244791210014/1214888257595121684)
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Sorry @Miles, I seem to be having a bit of trouble. Don't worry though, I've pinged my support and they will try to fix me up! :technologist:
Perhaps try again in 15mins?Hi @Miles, I think the bot is spot on!
I'll just put special emphasis on step 4 - realoding the shell
Let us know if you got it working
Hi sorry but it is not working when i do what it says
on step 4 i get this
source: no such file or directory: /Users/milesscott/.zshrc
milesscott@Miless-MacBook-Air ~ %
Step 4 depends on which shell you're using. If you're using
Bash, then you should only do the first bullet
But since you're on a mac, I'm guessing you're using zsh (you can check by doing echo $SHELL)im using zsh
In that case, you'll have to create the
/Users/milesscott/.zshrc file
You said you tried to edit the file? Which file was it?
Anyway, put this in your .zshrc and you should be good to go:
The local. bin file
Wohooo @Miles, you just became a Waspeteer level 1!
Ok so this is just a txt file with that in it?
Yes
Sorry i have never had to use this Path stuff before
It's actually a shell script file, but that's essentially text 🙂
No worries, we've all been there at one point!
Sorry i am confused as to how i should make this file
Because i do not understand what is going on underneath i feel very lost
@sodic So i am making a txt file called? and saving it as .zshrc in the /Users/milesscott/ folder?
Yes, that's right 🙂
Btw, since is general stuff, not at all Wasp-related. PATHs, shell startup files, and evironment variables are necessary knowledge for any developer. So, if you're still confused, I recommend reading up on it. Here are some of the resources:
- https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-read-and-set-environmental-and-shell-variables-on-linux
- https://kinsta.com/knowledgebase/what-is-an-environment-variable/
Keywords: environment variables, shell startup files, PATH, zshrc
I have created the file and edited it with the path but i still cant do the wasp command
I also did the reload shell config
Hey @Miles, unfortunately I don't have any more time to work on with this issue (especially it not being wasp-related).
I suggest thoroughly reading the previous messages (especially this one) 🙂
Good luck!
Hey @Miles, did you get it working?
No unfortunately not
It's still not letting me run any wasp command
I read through again and the articles you linked and tbh I'm more confused than before
Could it not amend the path file during the install script?
I feel I've fallen at the first hurdle
Did you create a
~/.zshrc file with this content?Yes I created the file
I can see it when I Ls
And I added the path
But it still doesn't work
can you screenshot the output of
cat ~/.zshrc?