[BUG] Python version (3.13.1) is not supported by scipy==1.9.3, which only supports Python 3.8 to 3.11. Since swarms depends on scipy, this causes the pip install swarms command to fail.

[MeltedMindz]

Bug Report: pip install swarms Fails Due to scipy Compatibility Issue

Description

When attempting to install the swarms package via pip, the installation fails during the preparation of scipy metadata. The error occurs because scipy==1.9.3 only supports Python versions 3.8 to 3.11, while the system uses Python 3.13.1.

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Error Logs

Preparing metadata (pyproject.toml) ... error
error: subprocess-exited-with-error

× Preparing metadata (pyproject.toml) did not run successfully.
│ exit code: 1
╰─> [32 lines of output]
+ meson setup ...
../meson.build:85:2: ERROR: Problem encountered: Your Python version is too new. SciPy 1.9 supports Python 3.8-3.11; if you are trying to build from source for the most recent SciPy version you may hit this error as well. Please build from the `main` branch on GitHub instead.

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Steps to Reproduce

1. Use Python 3.13.1 (or any unsupported version above 3.11).

2. Run the command:

   pip install swarms

3. Observe the failure during the installation of scipy.

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Suggested Solution

To resolve this issue, follow the steps below:

Solution 1: Use a Compatible Python Version

1. Install a Supported Python Version (3.8 to 3.11):
   If using pyenv:

   pyenv install 3.11.6

2. Set the Python Version for the Project:

   pyenv local 3.11.6

3. Verify the Active Python Version:

   python --version

4. Upgrade pip and Related Tools:

   pip install --upgrade pip setuptools wheel

5. Retry Installing swarms:

   pip install swarms

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Solution 2: Use Precompiled Wheels for scipy

1. Upgrade pip:

   pip install --upgrade pip setuptools wheel

2. Install the Latest Version of scipy:

   pip install scipy

3. Install swarms:

   pip install swarms

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Solution 3: Build scipy Manually

If necessary, build scipy manually with the required build tools:

1. Install GCC and gfortran:

   brew install gcc

2. Verify gfortran Installation:

   gfortran --version

3. Retry Installing swarms:

   pip install swarms

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Notes

• The issue is caused by scipy being incompatible with Python 3.13.1. A temporary workaround is to use a compatible Python version.
• If swarms or its dependencies can be updated to support Python 3.13, this issue may be resolved in future releases.

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Environment Details

• OS: macOS
• Python Version: 3.13.1
• Package: swarms
• Dependency Causing Issue: scipy==1.9.3

[github-actions]

Hello there, thank you for opening an Issue ! 🙏🏻 The team was notified and they will get back to you asap.

[kyegomez]

@MeltedMindz can you please provide the full error stack trace, so i can locate the root cause of the error pls

[kyegomez]

@MeltedMindz scipy is not in the main swarms repo

[patrickbdevaney]

Bug Report: pip install swarms Fails Due to scipy Compatibility Issue

Description

When attempting to install the swarms package via pip, the installation fails during the preparation of scipy metadata. The error occurs because scipy==1.9.3 only supports Python versions 3.8 to 3.11, while the system uses Python 3.13.1.

Error Logs

Preparing metadata (pyproject.toml) ... error
error: subprocess-exited-with-error

× Preparing metadata (pyproject.toml) did not run successfully.
│ exit code: 1
╰─> [32 lines of output]
+ meson setup ...
../meson.build:85:2: ERROR: Problem encountered: Your Python version is too new. SciPy 1.9 supports Python 3.8-3.11; if you are trying to build from source for the most recent SciPy version you may hit this error as well. Please build from the `main` branch on GitHub instead.

Steps to Reproduce

1. Use Python 3.13.1 (or any unsupported version above 3.11).
2. Run the command:

   pip install swarms

3. Observe the failure during the installation of scipy.

Suggested Solution

To resolve this issue, follow the steps below:

Solution 1: Use a Compatible Python Version

1. Install a Supported Python Version (3.8 to 3.11):
   If using pyenv:

   pyenv install 3.11.6

2. Set the Python Version for the Project:

   pyenv local 3.11.6

3. Verify the Active Python Version:

   python --version

4. Upgrade pip and Related Tools:

   pip install --upgrade pip setuptools wheel

5. Retry Installing swarms:

   pip install swarms

Solution 2: Use Precompiled Wheels for scipy

1. Upgrade pip:

   pip install --upgrade pip setuptools wheel

2. Install the Latest Version of scipy:

   pip install scipy

3. Install swarms:

   pip install swarms

Solution 3: Build scipy Manually

If necessary, build scipy manually with the required build tools:

1. Install GCC and gfortran:

   brew install gcc

2. Verify gfortran Installation:

   gfortran --version

3. Retry Installing swarms:

   pip install swarms

Notes

• The issue is caused by scipy being incompatible with Python 3.13.1. A temporary workaround is to use a compatible Python version.
• If swarms or its dependencies can be updated to support Python 3.13, this issue may be resolved in future releases.

Environment Details

• OS: macOS
• Python Version: 3.13.1
• Package: swarms
• Dependency Causing Issue: scipy==1.9.3

Hi @MeltedMindz, here is a method to run swarms in a python virtual environment using python 3.11

Install Python 3.12 via Homebrew:
brew install [email protected]

Create and Activate Virtual Environment:
python3.12 -m venv swarmsenv
source swarmsenv/bin/activate

Install swarms and Dependencies:
pip install swarms

Let me know if this works and if you need anymore help. In the meanwhile we will work on making swarms more accessible and compatible.

[InfinityStoned0]

Hi, I'm new to swarms dev community. I have tried this recently on my rpi 4B and it works fine. Thanks!