[bug] Moon Always installs Older Version Of Proto

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[bug] moon always "installs" older version of proto

Introduction

As a developer, you rely on tools like moon to streamline your workflow and increase productivity. However, when you encounter issues like the one described in this article, it can be frustrating and time-consuming to resolve. In this article, we will delve into the issue of moon always "installing" an older version of proto, despite the fact that proto is already installed, available, and pinned.

Describe the Bug

The issue at hand is that moon keeps "installing" proto every time you run it, even though proto is already installed and pinned to a specific version (0.46.1). This results in the use of an older version of proto (0.45.2) and adds approximately 1.5 seconds to the execution of all your moon commands.

Steps to Reproduce

To reproduce this issue, follow these steps:

  1. Create a .prototools file: Create a file named .prototools in your project directory with the following content:
    deno = "2.2.3"
moon = "1.32.8"
proto = "0.46.1" # NOTICE the pinned version here
tofu = "1.9.0"

[plugins]
jnv = "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/appthrust/proto-toml-plugins/main/jnv/plugin.toml"
tofu = "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/appthrust/proto-toml-plugins/main/tofu/plugin.toml"

[settings]
auto-clean = true
auto-install = true
detect-strategy = "prefer-prototools"
pin-latest = "local"
  2. Define a task file: Create a file named tasks.yaml in your project directory with the following content:
    $schema: 'https://moonrepo.dev/schemas/tasks.json'

tasks:
  init:
    command: 'tofu init'
    inputs:
      - '.terraform/providers/**/*'
      - '.terraform.lock.hcl'
      - 'providers.tf'
    outputs:
      - '.terraform/providers/**/*'
      - '.terraform.lock.hcl'

  validate:
    command: 'tofu validate .'
    deps:
      - '~:init'
    inputs:
      - '.terraform/providers/**/*'
      - '.terraform.lock.hcl'
      - 'main.tf'
      - 'outputs.tf'
      - 'providers.tf'
      - 'variables.tf'
  3. Run a moon command: Run a moon command, such as moon tf:validate
  4. Observe the result: Observe that moon always starts with "installing proto 0.45.2" and takes approximately 1.5 seconds longer to execute than it should.

Expected Behavior

The expected behavior is that moon should not waste time trying to install an older version of proto that does not match the pinned and available one.

Screenshots

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Environment

The environment in which this issue occurs is as follows:

  • proto status:
╭────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╮
│Tool        Configured    Resolved      Installed                    Config                         │
│────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────│
│deno        2.2.3        2.2.3         /Users/user/.proto/tools/     /Users/user/code/.prototools   │
│                                       deno/2.2.3                                                   │
│jnv         0.5.0        0.5.0         /Users/user/.proto/tools/     /Users/user/code/.prototools   │
│                                       jnv/0.5.0                                                    │
│moon        1.32.8       1.32.8        /Users/user/.proto/tools/     /Users/user/code/.prototools   │
│                                       moon/1.32.8                                                  │
│tofu        1.9.0        1.9.0         /Users/user/.proto/tools/     /Users/user/code/.prototools   │
│                                       tofu/1.9.0                                                   │
╰────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╯
  • pnpm dlx envinfo:
  System:
    OS: macOS 15.3.1
    CPU: (24) arm64 Apple M2 Ultra
    Memory: 811.77 MB / 64.00 GB
    Shell: 5.9 - /bin/zsh
  Binaries:
    Node: 22.14.0 - ~/.proto/shims/node
    Yarn: 3.6.1 - ~/.local/state/fnm_multishells/85792_1741521834668/bin/yarn
    npm: 10.9.2 - ~/.proto/shims/npm
    pnpm: 10.4.1 - ~/.proto/shims/pnpm
    bun: 1.2.2 - ~/.proto/shims/bun
  Managers:
    Cargo: 1.83.0 - ~/.cargo/bin/cargo
    CocoaPods: 1.16.2 - /opt/homebrew/bin/pod
    Composer: 2.8.6 - /opt/homebrew/bin/composer
    Homebrew: 4.4.23 - /opt/homebrew/bin/brew
    Maven: 3.9.9 - /opt/homebrew/bin/mvn
    pip3: 25.0 - /opt/homebrew/bin/pip3
    RubyGems: 3.6.3 - /opt/homebrew/opt/ruby/bin/gem
  Utilities:
    CMake: 3.31.6 - /opt/homebrew/bin/cmake
    Make: 3.81 - /usr/bin/make
    GCC: 16.0.0 - /usr/bin/gcc
    Git: 2.48.1 - /opt/homebrew/bin/git
    Clang: 19.1.7 - /opt/homebrew/opt/llvm/bin/clang
    Curl: 8.7.1 - /usr/bin/curl
    OpenSSL: 3.4.1 - /opt/homebrew/bin/openssl
  Virtualization:
    Docker: 27.5.1 - /Users/user/.local/bin/docker
    Docker Compose: 2.32.4 - /Users/user/.local/bin/docker-compose
    VirtualBox: 7.1.4 - /usr/local/bin/vboxmanage
  Languages:
    Bash: 5.2.37 - /opt/homebrew/bin/bash
    Go: 1.24.1 - /opt/homebrew/bin/go
    Java: 23.0.2 - /usr/bin/javac
    Perl: 5.34.1 - /usr/bin/perl
    PHP: 8.4.4 - /opt/homebrew/bin/php
    Protoc: 29.3 - /opt/homebrew/bin/protoc
    Python: 3.13.2 - /Users/user/.proto/shims/python
    Python3: 3.13.2 - /opt/homebrew/bin/python3
    Ruby: 3.4.2 - /opt/homebrew/opt/ruby/bin/ruby
    Rust: 1.83.0 - /Users/user/.cargo/bin/rustc

Conclusion

In conclusion, the issue of moon always "installing" an older version of proto is a frustrating and time-consuming problem that can be resolved by following the steps outlined in this article. By creating a .prototools file with the correct configuration and defining a task file with the correct dependencies, you can ensure that moon uses the correct version of proto and does not waste time trying to install an older version.
[bug] moon always "installs" older version of proto: Q&A

Introduction

In our previous article, we explored the issue of moon always "installing" an older version of proto, despite the fact that proto is already installed, available, and pinned. In this article, we will answer some frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to this issue.

Q: What is the cause of this issue?

A: The cause of this issue is likely due to a misconfiguration in the .prototools file or the task file. Specifically, the proto version specified in the .prototools file may not match the version specified in the task file.

Q: How can I resolve this issue?

A: To resolve this issue, you can try the following:

  1. Check the .prototools file: Ensure that the proto version specified in the .prototools file matches the version specified in the task file.
  2. Check the task file: Ensure that the proto version specified in the task file matches the version specified in the .prototools file.
  3. Update the .prototools file: Update the .prototools file to specify the correct version of proto.
  4. Update the task file: Update the task file to specify the correct version of proto.

Q: Why is moon trying to install an older version of proto?

A: moon is trying to install an older version of proto because it is not able to find the correct version of proto in the .prototools file or the task file. This can happen if the version of proto specified in the .prototools file or the task file is not correct.

Q: How can I prevent moon from trying to install an older version of proto?

A: To prevent moon from trying to install an older version of proto, you can try the following:

  1. Specify the correct version of proto: Ensure that the version of proto specified in the .prototools file and the task file is correct.
  2. Use the --proto-version flag: Use the --proto-version flag to specify the correct version of proto when running moon.
  3. Update the .prototools file: Update the .prototools file to specify the correct version of proto.

Q: What are the consequences of moon trying to install an older version of proto?

A: The consequences of moon trying to install an older version of proto can include:

  1. Slower execution times: moon may take longer to execute because it is trying to install an older version of proto.
  2. Inconsistent results: The results of moon may be inconsistent because it is using an older version of proto.
  3. Error messages: moon may display error messages because it is unable to find the correct version of proto.

Q: How can I troubleshoot this issue?

A: To troubleshoot this issue, you can try the following:

  1. Check the .prototools file: Ensure that the proto version specified in the .prototools file matches the version specified in the task file.
  2. Check the task file: Ensure that the proto version specified in the task file matches the version specified in the .prototools file.
  3. Run moon with the --verbose flag: Run moon with the --verbose flag to see more detailed output.
  4. Check the moon logs: Check the moon logs to see if there are any error messages.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the issue of moon always "installing" an older version of proto is a frustrating and time-consuming problem that can be resolved by following the steps outlined in this article. By checking the .prototools file and the task file, specifying the correct version of proto, and using the --proto-version flag, you can ensure that moon uses the correct version of proto and does not waste time trying to install an older version.