Title: Solana: Failed to Install Platform-Tools Due to HTTP Status Client Error (404 Not Found)

Introduction

When running the cargo build-sbf --force-tools-install command on a Mac, Solana may encounter an issue installing platform-tools. This article will explain the problem and provide 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. Platform-tools are essential for building and testing Solana applications, but they may not be installed or up-to-date.

Solution

To fix this issue, follow these steps:

• Check the Solana Webpack CLI version: Make sure you’re running the latest version of the Solana Webpack CLI (SWC). You can check by running the following command in your terminal:

swc --version

• Verify the SWC installation

  : If the previous step doesn’t work, try verifying the installation of SWC using 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: Run the following command to reinstall SWC:

./bin/solana-webpack-cli install -f

• Check the SWC installation again: Verify that the platform-tools are installed and up-to-date by running:

swc --version

Troubleshooting Tips

• If you’re using a different package manager (e.g., Homebrew), ensure it’s not interfering with the SWC installation.

• Check for any conflicts or dependencies between Solana and other packages that may be preventing the platform-tools from installing.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue of failed cargo build-sbf command when trying to install platform-tools on a Mac.