Search code examples
javascriptdockerdocker-composebabeljs

Babel issue from writing to its cache file

I am attempting to set up a local p5.js project. When I run the following command:

docker-compose -f docker-compose-development.yml run --rm app npm run fetch-examples

I encounter the following error:

Getting p5 user
Babel could not write cache to file: /usr/src/app/node_modules/.cache/@babel/register/.babel.7.22.5.development.json
due to a permission issue. Cache is disabled.
Deleting old projects...

Operating System: Ubuntu

I have deleted all the projects completely and repeated this process more than 4 to 5 times. Additionally, I have cleared all Docker images and thoroughly cleaned everything.

Solution

  • It looks like there's a permission issue preventing Babel from writing to its cache directory. Try this few steps

    Run as Administrator: If you are using a terminal or command prompt, try running it as an administrator or with elevated privileges.

    Check File Permissions: Ensure that the user running the command has the necessary permissions to write to the specified directory. You might need to adjust file or folder permissions.

    Clear Cache Manually: You can try clearing the Babel cache manually. Delete the contents of the cache directory mentioned in the error message:

    rm -rf /usr/src/app/node_modules/.cache/@babel/register/

    Then try running your project again.

    Reinstall Node Modules: If the issue persists, you might want to try reinstalling your project's node modules:

    rm -rf node_modules
npm install

    If the issue continues, there might be a more specific problem with your project setup that requires further investigation.