Cocoapods ld: library not found for -lPods-Projectname

Question

I\'ve installed cocoa pods library and some frameworks through it. Now when I compile project the build fails.

Error: ld: library not found for -lPods-Project clang:

Answer 1

I've had this error after adding a new build configuration.

pod install helped, because it adds separate settings for each build configuration.

Answer 2

Check your Project -> Targets -> Build Phases -> Link Binary With Libraries

Answer 3

Fixed it by deleting the -lPods-Projectname.a in Link Binary (for newer versions, delete the -lPods-Projectname.a under the Frameworks group).

Answer 4

The exact location that you should remove your libs is at:

• Remove -lyourlibname.a in "Link Binary With Libraries" on "Build Phases" of your target.

Answer 5

I experienced a similar error which affected one of my computers but not the other when compiling the same project.

I reinstalled cocoapods, all gems, rebuilt the project and none of it worked. I finally got it to compile but required me to completely remove Xcode and related data (iPhone simulator, DerivedData) then reinstall Xcode.

Answer 6

Go to Product > Scheme > Edit Scheme... > Build > + > Add the Pods-Projectname.a and drag it to the top > Clean & Build your project.