besser-troubleshooting
Installation
SKILL.md
BESSER Troubleshooting
Quick reference for diagnosing and fixing common issues. Organized by
symptom. This is an intentionally flat, single-file skill — a fast lookup
you scan top-to-bottom or search, with no references/ subdirectory.
Installation Issues
pip install besser fails with native dependency errors
Several BESSER dependencies require system libraries:
| Dependency | Requires | Fix (Ubuntu/Debian) | Fix (macOS) |
|---|---|---|---|
psycopg2-binary |
PostgreSQL client libs | apt install libpq-dev |
brew install postgresql |
pyodbc |
ODBC driver manager | apt install unixodbc-dev |
brew install unixodbc |
oracledb |
Oracle Instant Client | Download from Oracle | Download from Oracle |