Troubleshooting `EINTEGRITY` error during npm package installation (v5.3.0)

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I’m having trouble with npm on my server. When I try to install packages using sudo npm install, I get an EINTEGRITY error. I’ve already tried removing the package-lock.json file and clearing the npm cache with npm cache clean --force, but no luck.

Here’s what the error looks like:

npm ERR! code EINTEGRITY
npm ERR! sha512 integrity checksum failed
npm ERR! Wanted: sha512-MKiLiV+I1AA596t9w1sQJ8jkiSr5+ZKi0WKrYGUn6d1Fx+Ij4tIj+m2WMQSGczs5jZVxV339chE8iwk6F64wjA==
npm ERR! Got: sha512-WXI95kpJrxw4Nnx8vVI90PuUhrQjnNgghBl5tn54rUNKZYbxv+4ACxUzPVpJEtWxKmeDwnQrzjc0C2bYmRJVKg==

The error log is in /home/ubuntu/.npm/_logs/. I’m using npm version 5.3.0. Any ideas on how to fix this? It’s really bugging me!

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I’ve dealt with this issue before, and it’s often related to network problems or corrupted package data. Have you tried installing the packages with the --no-integrity flag? It bypasses the sha512 integrity check, which might help in this case. Run sudo npm install --no-integrity and see if that works.

If that doesn’t solve it, consider checking your npm config. Sometimes, incorrect registry settings can cause integrity errors. Run npm config list to view your current configuration and ensure everything looks correct.

Also, since you’re using an older npm version (5.3.0), upgrading to a more recent version might resolve the issue. Newer versions have improved error handling and integrity checking mechanisms.

Lastly, if all else fails, try using a VPN or a different network connection. Sometimes, network-related issues can interfere with package downloads and cause integrity check failures.

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hey man, try updating npm. i had similar issues and upgrading fixed it. run npm install -g npm@latest to update. also, check your node version. if that fails, try installing without sudo.

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I’ve encountered this issue before, and it can be quite frustrating. One thing that worked for me was clearing the npm cache and then reinstalling the packages. Here’s what I did:

  1. Run npm cache clean --force
  2. Delete the node_modules folder
  3. Delete package-lock.json
  4. Run npm install again

If that doesn’t work, you might want to check your network connection. Sometimes integrity errors can occur due to network issues or proxy settings. Also, make sure you’re not behind a firewall that’s interfering with the download.

Another thing to consider is the possibility of corrupted npm files. You could try completely uninstalling and reinstalling npm.

Lastly, if none of these work, you might want to consider using a different package manager like Yarn, which handles integrity checks differently. Hope this helps!