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This is still an issue on many linux based installations.

The issue is, that under Linux (Ubuntu in my case, but others too) it is not possible to symlink between partitions via node. The error is clear:

Error: EXDEV: cross-device link not permitted, rename '/tmp/local-VE2z1ni4E/package' -> '/home/patrick/.config/Local/addons/@getflywheel-local-addon-image-optimizer'

/home and / are on two different partitions.

The solution is also quite simple (at least a lazy google search said so): node.js - What does the "EXDEV: cross-device link not permitted" error mean? - Stack Overflow - in short, use copy instead of rename.

For us people stuck on this issue there are two ways to solve this:

Method 1: follow the CLI output and copy it manually (this way you know where Local wants the files to be)

  • start Local via CLI /opt/Local/local, log in to your Local account and load the plugin screen
  • click install on the plugin you wish to install
  • change back to the CLI and look for the Error: EXDEV: cross-device link not permitted line, take note of the two folders
  • run cp -R $FOLDER1 $FOLDER2 with the two folders in that error line.
  • rinse and repeat with other plugins
  • close Local and start it again.
  • the plugins should be available.

Method 2: Click the Repository link on the plugin you want to install and follow the instructions in the repository how to build and install locally.

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Hi,

I’m getting the same issue on Windows 10.
I found in the logs:
{“thread”:“main”,“reason”:{“errno”:-4048,“syscall”:“rename”,“code”:“EPERM”,“path”:“C:\Users\Franck\AppData\Local\Temp\local-eOZdfxRXx\package”,“dest”:"%%userDataPath%%\addons\@getflywheel-local-addon-instant-reload"}…

So, for the moment, I’m clicking on install and when it happens, I’m moving manually new add-on package from
C:\Users\Franck\AppData\Local\Temp\local-eOZdfxRXx\package
to
%userDataPath%\addons\@getflywheel-local-addon-instant-reload (path found in the log)

But do you know why I’ve such permissions issues? I just installed Local on my computer…

Thanks
Franck

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Hi @Franck

If you just installed Local on Windows you might be running into a conflict with a security, antivirus, or firewall application. You may need to review what is running and whether or not it can “allow” Local or has any other settings that may be conflicting.