Package Issue with Fsevents

Question

System Version: MacOS Sonoma 14.3

Issue Description: No errors were seen during 'npm install', but when running 'npm run dev', the following warnings and errors occurred:

What I've tried:

1. Following the provided location, I found the 'fsevents.node' file in the 'node_modules' directory, which appears as unreadable text in my VSCode editor.ChatGPT mentioned that the issue might be due to the 'rollup-plugin-inject' package encountering problems parsing the 'fsevents.node' file. However, I haven't explicitly installed 'rollup-plugin-inject' in my project; I only see its dependency in the 'package-lock.json' file through other packages.

2. I have already updated to the latest version of Node.js (version 20.11.0 LTS) on my computer, but the same error still occurs.

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Due to this issue with the package, I am unable to successfully run 'npm run dev' to make changes to the project.

Has anyone encountered a similar issue and how can it be resolved? Thanks!

Answer 1

It seems like you're facing an issue related to the 'fsevents' package, which is a dependency often used in Node.js projects, especially on macOS for file watching. The error you're encountering could be related to the 'fsevents.node' file.

Here are some steps you can try to resolve the issue:

Remove 'node_modules' and 'package-lock.json':

Delete the 'node_modules' directory. Delete the 'package-lock.json' file. Clean npm cache:

Run the following commands in your terminal:

npm cache clean --force

Reinstall dependencies:

Run the following commands:

npm install

Check for 'fsevents' version compatibility:

Ensure that the version of 'fsevents' in your 'package.json' or 'package-lock.json' is compatible with your Node.js version and the project's requirements. Update 'npm' and 'node':

Ensure you are using the latest version of npm. Run:

npm install -g npm@latest

If you're not on the latest LTS version of Node.js, consider updating to the latest version. Check for known issues:

Visit the GitHub repository or npm page for the packages involved ('fsevents', 'rollup-plugin-inject') and check for any open issues or discussions related to your problem. Manual removal of 'fsevents.node':

Navigate to the 'node_modules' directory and manually remove the 'fsevents.node' file. Run npm install again. Check for peer dependencies:

Ensure that the packages in your project have the correct peer dependencies specified. If the issue persists, it might be a good idea to temporarily disable 'fsevents' for development purposes. You can do this by running the following command:

npm install --no-save fsevents

This will prevent 'fsevents' from being installed, and your project may use a different file-watching mechanism. Keep in mind that some features related to file watching may not work as expected in this case.

Always make sure to back up your code before making significant changes, and consider consulting the documentation or community forums for the specific packages involved for additional guidance.