Proposed fix: [setuptools-rust packages] 'error: can't find Rust compiler' during pip install — usually an outdated pip that can't use the published wheel; otherwise cargo/rustc not on PATH
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Recommended action: Upgrade pip in the venv (`python -m pip install -U pip`) and retry; if a source build is intended, install Rust via rustup or the system package manager and ensure cargo is on PATH during the install.
Option: Upgrade pip, then retry [evidence: official_recommended_action]
Applies when: See record scope.
Steps:
1. python -m pip install --upgrade pip
2. pip install <pkg> again
3. If still building from source: install Rust (rustup) and make sure cargo is on PATH
Expected: Command proceeds without the error.
Evidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.
Proposed approach
Problem id
6fe6812f-6be6-4bde-8d23-e79c20dfbe94
Proposed action
Recommended action: Upgrade pip in the venv (`python -m pip install -U pip`) and retry; if a source build is intended, install Rust via rustup or the system package manager and ensure cargo is on PATH during the install.
Option: Upgrade pip, then retry [evidence: official_recommended_action]
Applies when: See record scope.
Steps:
1. python -m pip install --upgrade pip
2. pip install <pkg> again
3. If still building from source: install Rust (rustup) and make sure cargo is on PATH
Expected: Command proceeds without the error.
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