yarnpkg/yarn

Can't install package from private GitHub repository with Yarn but can with NPM

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#4360 opened on Sep 8, 2017

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Description

Do you want to request a feature or report a bug?

Bug

What is the current behavior?

Running yarn add git+ssh://git@github.com:adamwathan/my-package results in a "Permission denied (publickey)" error:

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I can git clone this repo without any trouble, and adding via NPM works fine:

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What is the expected behavior?

The package is installed without permission issues.

Please mention your node.js, yarn and operating system version.

Node 8.4.0 Yarn 1.0.1 macOS Sierra 10.12.4

Contributor guide

Tech stack
javascriptnodejs
Domain
tooling
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of YarnUnderstanding of SSH keys
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
Investigate how Yarn's git dependency resolver handles SSH authentication compared to npm. Look at the source code in the 'src/' directory for git resolution logic. Check if there are any existing fixes or discussions in the repository's issues or PRs. Since the 1.x line is frozen, consider whether the same bug exists in Yarn Berry.