What does the error message “is not a supported wheel on this platform” mean?
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Hey there! “Is not a supported wheel on this platform” error crops up when you’re dealing with Python, particularly when you want to install packages using pip tool. Here are the primary reasons:
– You’re attempting to install a Wheel formatted binary package, but this package is incompatible with your system.
– The Wheel couldn’t successfully find a match between the package metadata and your system (OS and Python version).
To troubleshoot:
– First, ensure that you’re running the appropriate version of Python for the package you’re trying to install.
– If you’re operating in a virtual environment, ensure that it too is running the correct Python version.
– And lastly, consider using a different package that may work for your system.
Remember, not all Python packages provide Wheels for every platform, but they may offer source distribution that you can install manually.
This error message typically appears when you try to install a Python package using pip and the specific package isn’t compiled or compatible with your current machine’s python/OS version. Think of it like trying to slot a euro currency into a vending machine that only accepts dollars. It simply won’t fit because the machine isn’t equipped to support that specific type of currency. In this case, the “currency” is the Python package, and the “vending machine” is your operating system and Python environment.