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MODULE_NOT_FOUND in Node.js — What It Means and How to Fix It

What the Node.js/npm error MODULE_NOT_FOUND means and how to resolve it.

Published October 25, 2026

MODULE_NOT_FOUND means Node couldn't resolve a require() or import for the given module name.

Key points

  • Often caused by a missing "npm install", a typo in the import path, or a package not actually being installed
  • Check node_modules directly, or reinstall with a clean npm install if the module should be present
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