Improved error messages for package installation // Resolvel #5336

Author: ivankravets

HISTORY.rst

@@ -19,11 +19,12 @@ Unlock the true potential of embedded software development with
 PlatformIO's collaborative ecosystem, embracing declarative principles,
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-6.1.19 (2025-??-??)
+6.1.19 (2026-??-??)
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 * Added support for Python 3.14
 * Upgraded the `Doctest <https://docs.platformio.org/en/latest/advanced/unit-testing/frameworks/doctest.html>`__ testing framework to version 2.4.12, the `GoogleTest <https://docs.platformio.org/en/latest/advanced/unit-testing/frameworks/doctest.html>`__ to version 1.17.0, and the `Unity <https://docs.platformio.org/en/latest/advanced/unit-testing/frameworks/unity.html>`__ to version 2.6.1, incorporating the latest features and improvements for enhanced testing capabilities
+* Improved error messages for package installation to make it easier to understand when a package is missing or incompatible (`pull #5336 <https://github.com/platformio/platformio-core/pull/5336>`_).
 * Fixed a regression issue where custom build flags were not properly reflected in the `compile_commands.json <https://docs.platformio.org/en/latest/integration/compile_commands.html>`__ file, ensuring accurate compilation database generation
 * Fixed an issue where fully-qualified serial port URLs (e.g., ``rfc2217://host:port``) were incorrectly treated as wildcard patterns (`issue #5225 <https://github.com/platformio/platformio-core/issues/5225>`_)
 * Fixed an issue where the toolchain path in static analysis was not handled correctly if it contained spaces (`pull #5351 <https://github.com/platformio/platformio-core/issues/5351>`_)