Fixing Vite Build Error on Linux and Windows using Docker: Error: Cannot find module @rollup/rollup-linux-x64-musl.

Fig: Error: Cannot find module @rollup/rollup-linux-x64-musl

In the world of modern web development, issues with build processes are a common hurdle. A recent problem I encountered involved Vite and Rollup, where the build failed with a specific error message. This article will walk you through the error, share relevant code snippets, and explain the solution that successfully addressed the issue on both Linux and Windows environments.

The Issue ( Vite Version >5.0.0 )

During the build process using Vite, I encountered the following error message:

#21 0.998 > tsc && rm -rf dist/vite.config.ts.timestamp-* && vite build
#21 0.998 
#21 24.05 /app/node_modules/vite/node_modules/rollup/dist/native.js:59
#21 24.05   throw new Error(
#21 24.05         ^
#21 24.05 
#21 24.05 Error: Cannot find module @rollup/rollup-linux-x64-musl. npm has a bug related to optional dependencies (https://github.com/npm/cli/issues/4828). Please try `npm i` again after removing both package-lock.json and node_modules directory.
#21 24.05     at requireWithFriendlyError (/app/node_modules/vite/node_modules/rollup/dist/native.js:59:9)
#21 24.05     at Object.<anonymous> (/app/node_modules/vite/node_modules/rollup/dist/native.js:68:76)
#21 24.05     ... 3 lines matching cause stack trace ...
#21 24.05     at Module._load (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1104:12)
#21 24.05     at cjsLoader (node:internal/modules/esm/translators:346:17)
#21 24.05     at ModuleWrap.<anonymous> (node:internal/modules/esm/translators:286:7)
#21 24.05     at ModuleJob.run (node:internal/modules/esm/module_job:234:25)
#21 24.05     at async ModuleLoader.import (node:internal/modules/esm/loader:473:24) {
#21 24.05   [cause]: Error: Cannot find module '@rollup/rollup-linux-x64-musl'

This error indicates that a required module for Rollup was missing, which caused the build to fail. The issue persisted across different operating systems, including both Linux and Windows.

Understanding the Error

The error message Cannot find module @rollup/rollup-linux-x64-musl suggests that Rollup is trying to load a specific platform-dependent module (@rollup/rollup-linux-x64-musl) that it cannot find. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:

1. Missing Platform-Specific Dependencies: Certain Rollup plugins or packages may require platform-specific binaries that aren’t present in your environment.
2. Version Mismatch: An update or version change in Rollup or Vite might have introduced a dependency that wasn’t resolved correctly.

The Solution

To resolve this issue, we need to ensure that the required platform-specific module is correctly installed. The solution involves adding the missing dependency explicitly to your package.json file. Follow these steps:

1. Update package.json: Add the missing dependency to the optionalDependencies section of your package.json file. This ensures that the required module is available for Rollup to use.

{
  "dependencies": {
    ...
  },
  "devDependencies": {
    ...
  },
  "optionalDependencies": {
    "@rollup/rollup-linux-x64-musl": "4.9.5"
  }
}

2. Reinstall Dependencies: After updating package.json, run npm install again to ensure that all dependencies are correctly installed, including the newly added @rollup/rollup-linux-x64-musl.

3. Rebuild the Project: Once the dependencies are installed, attempt to build the project again using your build command (e.g., npm run build).

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Working Solution Image

Fig: Running build process after adding optional optionalDependencies

Why This Solution Works?

Adding the @rollup/rollup-linux-x64-musl module as an optional dependency ensures that Rollup has access to the necessary platform-specific binaries required for the build process. This approach addresses the issue by explicitly providing the missing module that Rollup needs, preventing the build error from occurring.

Conclusion

The Cannot find module @rollup/rollup-linux-x64-musl error can be resolved by ensuring that all required platform-specific dependencies are included in your project. By updating your package.json file and reinstalling dependencies, you can successfully build your Vite project on both Linux and Windows environments. This solution ensures that your build process runs smoothly and avoids platform-specific issues that could hinder development.