Xcrun error invalid active developer path | Resolved

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How to resolve Xcrun error invalid active developer path

Some of our customers have been running into the following error when they attempt to run an update on macOS while running a git pull command:

xcrun: error: invalid active developer path
(/Library/Developer/CommandLineTools), missing xcrun at:
/Library/Developer/CommandLineTools/usr/bin/xcrun

According to our Support Techs, we can resolve the issue by installing or updating Xcode Command-line Tools and explicitly agreeing to the license agreement.

In fact, if we have Xcode installed we can go opt to resolve the issue:

• • Via command line
  • Via Apple Developer download page

How to resolve the xcrun error via command line

1. First, we will open the terminal and run the following command to install Xcode:

   xcode-select ––install
2. Next, we will get the following output:

   xcode-select: note: install requested for command line developer tools.
3. After the installation is over we can test the git commands through a new terminal.

In case the problem continues, we can go ahead with a reset with this command:

sudo xcode-select --reset

How to resolve the xcrun error Via Apple Developer download page

If the xcode-select –install cannot locate the software, we can download it manually.
We can do this by heading to this link and searching for the appropriate Command Line Tools for (macOS xx.x) Xcode xx.x and then downloading the .dmg file.

According to our Support Techs, we can skip the installation of Xcode if it is already installed and run the following commands in the terminal:

sudo xcode-select --reset
sudo xcodebuild -license

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Conclusion

In essence, the skilled Support Engineers at Bobcares demonstrated how to resolve the xcrun error.