Troubleshooting: Port Installation & Build Errors

This guide helps diagnose and fix common issues when creating or updating ports. It serves as a central troubleshooting hub in the workflow:

• Create port → Install port → Troubleshoot → Update port
• Update port → Install port → Troubleshoot
• Check environment → Troubleshoot

Related prompts: /install-port, /check-environment, /review-port

Common Error Categories

CMake Configuration Errors

When encountering CMake configuration issues:

• Check CMake version compatibility
• Verify required CMake modules are available
• Review CMakeLists.txt for platform-specific logic
• Use -DCMAKE_VERBOSE_MAKEFILE=ON for detailed output

Resources:

• CMake Documentation

Compiler Errors

When encountering compiler errors:

• Verify compiler version meets minimum requirements
• Check for platform-specific code paths
• Review compiler flags in portfile and triplet
• Consider adding patches for compatibility fixes

Resources:

• MSVC Compiler Options
• Clang User Manual
• GCC Manual

Linker Errors

When encountering linker errors:

Resources:

• LINK.exe Options
• Clang Command Line Reference
• LLD Linker Documentation
• GCC Link Options

vcpkg-Specific Issues

Common vcpkg pitfalls:

• Triplet mismatches: Ensure consistent triplet usage
• Overlay ports conflicts: Check overlay port priority
• Feature flag issues: Verify feature dependencies
• Version baseline: Confirm version entries are up-to-date