Fixing script execution error for Node.js in VS Code

I’ve encountered this issue before, and it can be frustrating. The problem lies with PowerShell’s execution policy, which is a security feature designed to prevent unauthorized scripts from running.

Here’s what worked for me: I opened PowerShell as an administrator and ran ‘Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned’. This allows local scripts to run while still requiring downloaded scripts to be signed.

If you’re hesitant about changing system-wide settings, you can use ‘Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser’ instead. This applies the policy only to your user account.

After making this change, I was able to use the watchdog command without issues. Just remember to be cautious about the scripts you run, as this does lower your system’s security somewhat.

Hope this helps you get your Discord bot up and running!