Sometimes when setting up a new package I get a weird error. Example

I try to run:

(use-package ivy) ("C-x C-e" to evaluate)

Result:

Error (use-package): Failed to install ivy: Wrong type argument: stringp, nil

Error (use-package): Cannot load ivy

Then, without (knowingly) changing anything it will start to work. I'm convinced emacs just wants to see me scramble to the internet.

Has anyone else seen this, or am I living in the twilight zone? Any insight would be appreciated.

A bit of context:

- This is in my congif.org file

- I'm in server mode