I moved a project from my laptop to my desktop by cloning it from GitHub. Now I’m having trouble with Heroku on my desktop even though it’s installed.
When I try heroku open, I get an error saying no app is specified. It asks me to run the command from the app folder or use --app <app name>. This wasn’t needed on my laptop.
Also, git push heroku master doesn’t work. It says:
fatal: 'heroku' does not appear to be a git repository
fatal: The remote end hung up unexpectedly
Lastly, heroku list tells me to update the Heroku gem.
Has anyone faced similar issues when moving a project? How can I get Heroku working on my desktop like it did on my laptop?
It appears you’re encountering some common issues after migrating your project. First, ensure you’re in the correct directory when running Heroku commands. The ‘no app specified’ error often occurs when you’re not in the project folder.
For the git push problem, you likely need to add the Heroku remote to your local repository. Try running ‘heroku git:remote -a your-app-name’ to set this up.
Regarding the gem update message, I’d suggest switching to the official Heroku CLI if you haven’t already. It’s more reliable and easier to maintain than the Ruby gem.
If problems persist, you might need to re-authenticate with ‘heroku login’ or even reinstall the Heroku CLI on your desktop. Don’t forget to check your project’s .git/config file to ensure the Heroku remote is correctly listed there.
I’ve run into similar problems when switching between machines. It sounds like your Heroku CLI setup on the desktop isn’t properly linked to your account and project.
First, try running ‘heroku login’ to make sure you’re authenticated on the new machine. Then, check if your project is associated with the Heroku app by running ‘git remote -v’ in your project directory. If you don’t see a Heroku remote, you’ll need to add it with ‘heroku git:remote -a your-app-name’.
For the gem update issue, I’d recommend using the standalone Heroku CLI instead of the Ruby gem. It’s more stable and easier to keep updated.
If these steps don’t resolve it, you might need to reinitialize the Heroku app in your project folder. Just be careful not to overwrite your existing app configuration.
I’ve been through this headache before. Sounds like your Heroku setup on the desktop isn’t synced with your account and project properly.
First thing I’d do is run ‘heroku login’ to make sure you’re authenticated on the new machine. Sometimes that’s all it takes.
For the ‘no app specified’ error, double-check you’re in the right directory. I’ve wasted hours before realizing I was in the wrong folder.
The git push issue is likely because the Heroku remote isn’t set up. Run ‘git remote -v’ to check. If you don’t see Heroku listed, add it with ‘heroku git:remote -a your-app-name’.
As for the gem update message, I’d ditch the Ruby gem entirely and go for the standalone Heroku CLI. It’s way more reliable in my experience.
If you’re still stuck after all that, you might need to nuke your Heroku CLI installation and start fresh. It’s a pain, but sometimes it’s the only way to get everything working smoothly again.
hey there, i’ve dealt with this before. sounds like ur heroku setup isn’t linked properly on the new machine. try runnin ‘heroku login’ first to make sure ur authenticated. then check if the heroku remote is set up with ‘git remote -v’. if it’s not there, add it with ‘heroku git:remote -a your-app-name’. that should fix most of ur issues