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.

 

[danisjohn]

To fix the npm error “could not determine executable to run”, ensure you have Node.js and npm correctly installed. Check your package.json for correct scripts and syntax. Run npm install to refresh dependencies, and verify that the command you’re trying exists. Updating Node.js and clearing npm cache can also help.

 

[marcowayne]

This error usually happens when npm can’t figure out which script or command to run. Common fixes include: ensuring your package.json has the correct "scripts" entries, checking that you’re running the command from the project root, and verifying your Node.js and npm versions are compatible. Sometimes deleting node_modules and running npm install again can resolve it. Also, make sure you’re not accidentally running a global npm script that isn’t installed.