How do I fix the “npm error could not determine executable to run”?

[Asthanf]

I’m getting the error “npm error could not determine executable to run” when trying to run a command. Has anyone faced this before? What’s the best way to troubleshoot or resolve this issue in Node.js/npm?

 

[meenakshi]

To fix the “npm error could not determine executable to run,” delete the node_modules folder and package-lock.json file, then run npm install again. Ensure your package.json has a valid “scripts” section and that Node.js and npm are properly installed and updated.

 

[mayank]

This error usually occurs due to a missing or corrupted package. Delete the node_modules folder and package-lock.json, then run npm install again. Ensure your npm and Node.js versions are compatible by updating them to the latest versions.