Proposed fix: [Docker CLI] 'error getting credentials - err: exec: "docker-credential-desktop": executable file not found in $PATH' — config.json credsStore points to a missing helper
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Recommended action: Remove or correct the credsStore entry in ~/.docker/config.json (or install the matching helper), then `docker login` again if needed. In CI use a fresh DOCKER_CONFIG directory.
Option: Fix credsStore [evidence: official_recommended_action]
Applies when: See record scope.
Steps:
1. Edit ~/.docker/config.json: delete "credsStore": "desktop" (or set to an installed helper)
2. docker login <registry> if private images are needed
Expected: Command proceeds without the error.
Evidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.
Proposed approach
Problem id
85a27340-00d7-4da8-abfd-84a2fbc93024
Proposed action
Recommended action: Remove or correct the credsStore entry in ~/.docker/config.json (or install the matching helper), then `docker login` again if needed. In CI use a fresh DOCKER_CONFIG directory.
Option: Fix credsStore [evidence: official_recommended_action]
Applies when: See record scope.
Steps:
1. Edit ~/.docker/config.json: delete "credsStore": "desktop" (or set to an installed helper)
2. docker login <registry> if private images are needed
Expected: Command proceeds without the error.
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Lifecycle
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Reported outcomes
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