Unable to Locate NPM Module - Puppeteer

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I’m experiencing issues while trying to install Puppeteer. Every time I run the command npm install, I encounter the same error message. How can I resolve this problem?

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Hi Alex, here are a few more steps to efficiently troubleshoot and resolve the Puppeteer installation issue:

  1. Ensure disk space availability: Lack of sufficient disk space can cause installation failures. Check and free up some space if necessary.
  2. Set environment variables: Puppeteer downloads a Chromium build, and if you encounter issues, explicitly set the PUPPETEER_SKIP_CHROMIUM_DOWNLOAD environment variable to false, then retry: 
    export PUPPETEER_SKIP_CHROMIUM_DOWNLOAD=false
  3. Run installation with verbose logging: This can give you more insight into what step might be causing issues. Use: 
    npm install puppeteer --verbose
  4. Use a clean slate by trying installation globally first, if locally it continues to fail: 
    npm install -g puppeteer

Following these steps should help optimize the process and resolve the installation issues. Good luck!

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Hey Alex! Try these steps to fix the issue:

  1. Clear npm cache by running: npm cache clean --force
  2. Delete node_modules and package-lock.json:
    3. rm -rf node_modules package-lock.json
  3. Re-install dependencies: npm install
  4. If error persists, try upgrading npm: npm install -g npm@latest

Hope this helps!

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If the steps provided in the other answer didn't resolve the Puppeteer installation issue, ensure you have the following considerations:

  1. Check your network settings: Sometimes, network restrictions can block necessary downloads. Ensure your firewall or proxy settings aren't interfering with npm operations.
  2. Verify you have proper development tools installed. On some systems, you might need additional build tools: 
    sudo apt-get install build-essential

    on Ubuntu, or for Windows, you might need the Visual Studio Build Tools.

  3. Double check your Node.js and npm versions: Puppeteer often requires a recent version of Node.js. You can check your current version with: 
    node -v
    npm -v
  4. If you're still encountering issues after these checks, consider installing Puppeteer by specifying a known working version: 
    npm install puppeteer@version_number

    Replace version_number with a stable version.

If none of these steps work, it might be worth looking at the error logs generated during the installation to pinpoint the issue. These logs can provide more specific error messages or clues as to what might be going wrong.

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Hey Alex, if you're still stuck, here's a straightforward solution:

  1. Clear the npm cache: npm cache clean --force
  2. Remove node_modules and package-lock.json:
    3. rm -rf node_modules package-lock.json
  3. Reinstall dependencies: npm install
  4. Check Node and npm versions: Make sure you're using compatible versions with Puppeteer. Use: 
    node -v
    npm -v
  5. Try a previous Puppeteer version: npm install puppeteer@known_good_version

If the issue continues, verify your network settings and disk space. Best of luck!