Do you have the same python version locally as remotely?
Some ways you could continue now:
you can reuse an existing python virtual environment: https://clear.ml/docs/latest/docs/clearml_agent/#virtual-environment-reuse

You can also run the agent in docker mode: https://clear.ml/docs/latest/docs/clearml_agent/#docker-mode

I'll have a look at the differences concerning the dev disappearing.