Hey everyone, I’m hitting a roadblock with NPM. Every time I try to install a package, I get this error: ‘npm ERR! network getaddrinfo ENOTFOUND’. It’s driving me nuts!
I’ve set up the proxy like this:
npm config set proxy http://proxy.company.com:8080
npm config set https-proxy http://proxy.company.com:8080
But I’m not sure if I’m using the right URL or if there’s something else I’m missing. Is there a way to check if my proxy settings are correct? Any tips on how to fix this?
Here’s a snippet of what I’m seeing in the command prompt:
C:\> npm install package-x
npm WARN No description
npm WARN No repository field.
npm ERR! network getaddrinfo ENOTFOUND
npm ERR! network This is probably not an npm issue
npm ERR! network It might be a connectivity problem
npm ERR! network
npm ERR! network If you're behind a proxy, check your settings
npm ERR! network See: 'npm help config'
I’m on Windows, using Node v0.10.26 and npm v1.4.3. Any help would be awesome!
Have you tried clearing your npm cache? Sometimes cached data can cause conflicts. Run ‘npm cache clean --force’ and then attempt your install again.
Another potential solution is to use a package manager like Yarn instead of npm. It handles network issues differently and might bypass your problem.
If you’re still stuck, consider setting up a local npm registry mirror within your company network. This can often circumvent proxy issues and improve package installation speed.
Lastly, check if you can access the npm registry directly in your browser. If not, it could indicate a more complex network configuration issue that might require IT support to resolve.
hey mate, have u tried using a vpn? sometimes corporate networks can be a pain. I had similar issues and using a vpn totally fixed it for me. Just make sure to pick a reliable one. Also, ur node version is ancient lol. maybe try upgrading? cud solve a bunch of problems
I’ve dealt with this frustrating issue before. First, double-check your proxy settings. Sometimes the URL or port number can be slightly off. Try running ‘npm config list’ to verify your current settings.
If that looks good, it could be a DNS problem. Try adding Google’s DNS servers (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4) to your network settings. This often resolves the ‘ENOTFOUND’ error.
Another thing to consider is your firewall or antivirus. They can sometimes interfere with npm’s network requests. Try temporarily disabling them to see if it helps.
Lastly, your Node and npm versions are quite old. Upgrading to the latest LTS versions might solve the issue, as they include numerous bug fixes and improvements.
If none of these work, you might need to talk to your IT department. They can confirm if there are any specific network restrictions in place.