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Describe the bug

pip install -U deeptutor runs but exits with "subprocess-failed"

Steps to reproduce

mkdir -p my-deeptutor && cd my-deeptutor
pip install -U deeptutor
deeptutor init # prompts for ports + LLM provider + optional embedding
deeptutor start # starts backend + frontend; keep the terminal open

Fails at pip install

Expected Behavior

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Related Module

Dashboard

Configuration Used

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Logs and screenshots

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Additional Information

• DeepTutor Version: Latest
• Operating System: MacOS (Latest)
• Python Version: 3.14.3
• Node.js Version: 24.14.1
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