Deployment fails from ‘AC
I have been trying to deploy for couple days. Single command fails because of dockerfile errors - dockerfile is automatically generated.
I am doing this on MAC.
Even if I fix the dockerfile - it crashes.
Is there a known problem deploying from MAC? #đŸ™‹questions
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Hi @profitmonk. I'm kapa.ai, your friendly support bot. I will try to answer your question by searching through the knowledge base. :wave:
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Yes, there are known issues and special considerations when deploying Wasp apps from a Mac, especially Macs with Apple Silicon (M1/M2/arm64). Here are the main points based on the knowledge sources:
1. Dockerfile Generation and Platform Issues:
Wasp automatically generates a Dockerfile for deployment. On Macs, especially with Apple Silicon, you may encounter problems because the default Docker build process may not produce images compatible with your deployment target (often Linux/amd64). For example, when deploying to Heroku, you need to explicitly build for the correct platform using: This is necessary because Heroku (and many other platforms) do not support arm64 images, which are the default on Apple Silicon Macs. If you skip this, the deployment will fail even if the Dockerfile itself is correct. This is a well-documented issue for M1/M2 Macs deploying to Heroku and similar platforms Docs: Heroku Manual Deployment, GitHub Issue #576. 2. Rosetta Requirement for Wasp CLI:
The Wasp CLI binary is built for x86_64, so on Apple Silicon you need to have Rosetta installed to run it. If you see errors like "Bad CPU type in executable," install Rosetta with: Docs: Quick Start - Installation 3. Docker Performance and Compatibility:
Docker on Mac (both Intel and Apple Silicon) can have performance issues, especially with filesystem operations. This is due to how Docker is virtualized on macOS. Using Docker volumes instead of bind mounts can help, but some performance limitations may remain. These issues are not unique to Wasp, but are common for Dockerized workflows on Mac GitHub Issue #172. 4. Customizing the Dockerfile:
If you need to fix or customize the Dockerfile, you can place your own Dockerfile in the project root. Wasp will use it instead of the generated one. However, be aware that the generated Dockerfile may change between Wasp versions, so you should check for updates when upgrading Wasp Docs: Customizing the Dockerfile, Docs: Migration 0.11.X to 0.12.X. Summary:
Yes, there are known issues deploying from Mac, especially with Docker and platform compatibility. Make sure to build your Docker images for the correct platform (linux/amd64), use Rosetta for the Wasp CLI if on Apple Silicon, and consider customizing your Dockerfile if needed. If you continue to have issues, please provide the specific error messages for more targeted help. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ---------------------- Sorry @profitmonk, I seem to be having a bit of trouble. Don't worry though, I've pinged my support and they will try to fix me up! :technologist: Perhaps try again in 15mins?
Wasp automatically generates a Dockerfile for deployment. On Macs, especially with Apple Silicon, you may encounter problems because the default Docker build process may not produce images compatible with your deployment target (often Linux/amd64). For example, when deploying to Heroku, you need to explicitly build for the correct platform using: This is necessary because Heroku (and many other platforms) do not support arm64 images, which are the default on Apple Silicon Macs. If you skip this, the deployment will fail even if the Dockerfile itself is correct. This is a well-documented issue for M1/M2 Macs deploying to Heroku and similar platforms Docs: Heroku Manual Deployment, GitHub Issue #576. 2. Rosetta Requirement for Wasp CLI:
The Wasp CLI binary is built for x86_64, so on Apple Silicon you need to have Rosetta installed to run it. If you see errors like "Bad CPU type in executable," install Rosetta with: Docs: Quick Start - Installation 3. Docker Performance and Compatibility:
Docker on Mac (both Intel and Apple Silicon) can have performance issues, especially with filesystem operations. This is due to how Docker is virtualized on macOS. Using Docker volumes instead of bind mounts can help, but some performance limitations may remain. These issues are not unique to Wasp, but are common for Dockerized workflows on Mac GitHub Issue #172. 4. Customizing the Dockerfile:
If you need to fix or customize the Dockerfile, you can place your own Dockerfile in the project root. Wasp will use it instead of the generated one. However, be aware that the generated Dockerfile may change between Wasp versions, so you should check for updates when upgrading Wasp Docs: Customizing the Dockerfile, Docs: Migration 0.11.X to 0.12.X. Summary:
Yes, there are known issues deploying from Mac, especially with Docker and platform compatibility. Make sure to build your Docker images for the correct platform (linux/amd64), use Rosetta for the Wasp CLI if on Apple Silicon, and consider customizing your Dockerfile if needed. If you continue to have issues, please provide the specific error messages for more targeted help. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ---------------------- Sorry @profitmonk, I seem to be having a bit of trouble. Don't worry though, I've pinged my support and they will try to fix me up! :technologist: Perhaps try again in 15mins?