@Marvin In the

pull_steps

section of a deployment's yaml file, the

repository

value end in

.git

. Could this cause issues when trying to clone the report when a flow run begins? I have two deployments: one as described and another where the

repository

value doesn't end in

.git

. The first one fails to clone (exit code 128) about 40% of the time, but the second one never fails.

The issue you're experiencing with the

.git

suffix in the

repository

value of your deployment's YAML file might be related to how the repository URL is being interpreted during the cloning process. Generally, the

.git

suffix should not cause issues as it is a standard part of Git URLs, especially for SSH URLs. However, inconsistencies in how the URL is handled could lead to the exit code 128 error, which typically indicates a Git-related issue, such as authentication problems or a malformed URL. Here are some considerations: 1. Repository URL Format: Ensure the URL format matches the expected format for your environment and Git client. Both

<https://github.com/user/repo>

and

<https://github.com/user/repo.git>

should be valid, but some setups might be sensitive to the format. 2. Authentication: If the repository is private, ensure that authentication is set up correctly. This includes using personal access tokens or SSH keys, and making sure they are accessible in the environment where the flow runs. 3. Intermittent Network or Auth Issues: The 40% failure rate might indicate intermittent network issues or authentication problems. Make sure your network and credentials are stable. 4. Git Configuration: Check your Git configuration for any settings that might affect cloning, such as credential helpers or proxy settings. For further details on setting up Prefect with Git repositories, you can refer to the Prefect documentation on Git-based storage and deployment configurations. If the problem persists, consider logging more detailed error messages to diagnose the specific cause of the exit code 128.

@Marvin How can I test for intermittent network or auth issues?

Testing for intermittent network or authentication issues can be a bit tricky, but here's a structured approach you can take: 1. Network Connectivity: - Ping Test: Use a continuous ping to the Git server to check for packet loss or high latency.

bash
     ping -c 100 <http://github.com|github.com>

- Traceroute: Use traceroute to identify any network bottlenecks or failures.

bash
     traceroute <http://github.com|github.com>

2. Authentication Tests: - Manual Clone: Try manually cloning the repository multiple times from the environment where the flow runs to see if the issue can be reproduced.

bash
     git clone <https://github.com/user/repo.git>

- Check Credentials: Verify that your credentials (SSH keys or tokens) are correctly configured and have the necessary permissions. - Log Authentication Attempts: Enable logging for authentication attempts to catch any failures or inconsistencies. 3. Automated Script: - Write a script to repeatedly clone the repository and log the results. This can help identify patterns in failures.

bash
     for i in {1..100}
     do
       git clone <https://github.com/user/repo.git> || echo "Clone failed at attempt $i" >> clone_errors.log
       rm -rf repo
     done

4. Monitor Network Traffic: - Use tools like Wireshark to monitor network traffic and identify any anomalies during the cloning process. 5. Environment Check: - Ensure that the environment where the flow runs has stable network configurations and no firewall rules blocking Git traffic. By systematically testing these areas, you can identify where the intermittent issues might be occurring and take steps to resolve them.