Troubleshooting Flutter 'pub get' Command Failure in Docker

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Question:

failed to solve: process "/bin/sh -c flutter pub get" did not complete successfully: exit code: 1

Answer:

The error message you're encountering indicates that the command flutter pub get failed to execute successfully within a Docker container or a similar environment. This command is used to fetch the dependencies listed in your Flutter project's pubspec.yaml file. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

  1. Check Flutter SDK Installation: Ensure that the Flutter SDK is correctly installed in your Docker image or environment. You can verify this by running:

    flutter --version
    
  2. Check pubspec.yaml: Make sure that your pubspec.yaml file is correctly formatted and does not contain any syntax errors. You can use an online YAML validator to check for issues.

  3. Network Issues: Sometimes, network issues can prevent flutter pub get from fetching packages. Ensure that your Docker container has internet access. You can test this by running:

    curl https://pub.dev
    
  4. Clear Pub Cache: If there are corrupted packages in the cache, you can try clearing the pub cache:

    flutter pub cache repair
    
  5. Verbose Output: Run the command with verbose output to get more information about the error:

    flutter pub get --verbose
    
  6. Check for Dependency Conflicts: If there are conflicting dependencies in your pubspec.yaml, it can cause pub get to fail. Review the dependencies and ensure they are compatible.

  7. Dockerfile Configuration: If you are using a Dockerfile, ensure that you have the necessary steps to install Flutter and its dependencies. A basic Dockerfile for a Flutter project might look like this:

    FROM cirrusci/flutter:latest
    
    WORKDIR /app
    COPY . .
    
    RUN flutter pub get
    
  8. Check for Errors in Logs: Look for any error messages in the logs that might provide more context about why the command failed.

  9. Update Flutter: If you are using an older version of Flutter, consider updating to the latest stable version:

    flutter upgrade
    
  10. Run Locally: If possible, try running flutter pub get locally on your machine to see if the issue is specific to the Docker environment.

By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing flutter pub get to fail. If you continue to experience problems, please provide additional context or error messages for