- 1 year ago
ENOTFOUND when running npm install
The "ENOTFOUND" error in npm typically indicates that npm is unable to resolve or find the specified package or module. This error can occur due to various reasons, including network issues, incorrect package names, or problems with the npm registry.
Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve the "ENOTFOUND" error when running npm install
:
Check Package Name: Make sure you have specified the correct package name in your
package.json
file or in the command you're using. Check for typos or case sensitivity.Internet Connection: Ensure that your internet connection is stable and working properly. The "ENOTFOUND" error can occur if npm is unable to connect to the npm registry.
Proxy Settings: If you are behind a proxy server, you might need to configure npm to work with the proxy. You can set the proxy using the following commands:
bashnpm config set proxy http://your-proxy-url
npm config set https-proxy http://your-proxy-url
Registry URL: Sometimes npm might be configured to use a custom registry URL. Make sure that your npm configuration points to the correct registry. You can check your current registry with the following command:
bashnpm config get registry
It should output
https://registry.npmjs.org/
.DNS Configuration: The "ENOTFOUND" error can occur if there are DNS resolution issues. Try running the following command to flush the DNS cache:
bashipconfig /flushdns
Use
--verbose
Flag: Runningnpm install
with the--verbose
flag can provide more detailed information about the installation process, which might help identify the issue.bashnpm install package-name --verbose
Try a Different Mirror: If the npm registry is experiencing issues, you can try using a mirror. Set a mirror URL using the following command:
bashnpm config set registry https://registry.npm.taobao.org/
After resolving the issue, you can revert to the default registry by using:
bashnpm config set registry https://registry.npmjs.org/
Temporary Network Issue: Sometimes, the error could be due to a temporary network glitch. Wait for a while and then try running
npm install
again.Update npm: Ensure that you are using the latest version of npm. You can update npm using the following command:
bashnpm install -g npm
If none of these steps resolve the issue, providing more information about the specific package you are trying to install, any error messages you're encountering, and any relevant configuration details could help in providing more targeted assistance.