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"pip install unroll": "python setup.py egg_info" failed with error code 1

Here is an example of a command that could cause the error you described:

Here is an example of a command that could cause the error you described:

Reproduce "python setup.py egg_info" failed with error code 1 error

pip install unroll

The error message:

"python setup.py egg_info" failed with error code 1

Command "python setup.py egg_info" failed with error code 1 in ...

This error message indicates that the installation process for the "unroll" package failed because the python setup.py egg_info command returned an error code of 1. Common causes include outdated build tools (pip, setuptools, wheel), missing system compilers, or Python version incompatibility.

To resolve this, first ensure your Python version is compatible with the package, then upgrade your build tools and retry the installation.

Prevent "python setup.py egg_info" failed with error code 1

Upgrade pip, setuptools, and wheel to ensure proper build support:

pip install --upgrade pip setuptools wheel

Then, retry the installation:

pip install unroll

If the problem persists, you can try uninstalling the package and then reinstalling it:

Uninstall and reinstall the package

pip uninstall unroll
pip install unroll

If the issue still persists, check the package documentation and GitHub repository for known issues or specific compatibility requirements.