python network_error ai_generated true

ERROR: Command errored out with exit status 128: git clone ...

ID: python/pip-vcs-install-failed

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80%Fix Rate
83%Confidence
0Evidence
2026-01-15First Seen

Version Compatibility

VersionStatusIntroducedDeprecatedNotes
3.9 active — — —
3.10 active — — —

Root Cause

Git repository clone failed due to authentication, network, or repository not found.

generic

中文

由于身份验证、网络或仓库不存在，Git 仓库克隆失败。

Workarounds

  1. 90% success Ensure correct URL and credentials 
    pip install git+https://user:[email protected]/user/repo.git
  2. 80% success Clone manually and install 
    git clone https://github.com/user/repo.git && cd repo && pip install .

Dead Ends

Common approaches that don't work:

  1. Using HTTPS instead of SSH 50% fail

    May still have auth issues.

  2. Checking if git is installed 20% fail

    Git is usually present.