Can't Resolve 'google-protobuf' even though installed
Answered
Ojos Azules posted this in #help-forum
Ojos AzulesOP
Hello everyone!
I'm encountering an issue where google-protobuf cannot be found during runtime in my Next.js application, even though it is installed and listed in the node_modules directory according to npm. The application fails with the following error:
Expected Behavior
The google-protobuf module should be successfully imported and usable without runtime errors.
Actual Behavior
The application throws a runtime error indicating that the module google-protobuf cannot be found.
Environment
- Next.js version: Next.js v15.1.3
- npm version: 10.9.2
- OS: [e.g., macOS Ventura, Windows 11]
Additional Context
- I confirmed that google-protobuf is installed by running npm ls google-protobuf, and it shows in the dependency tree with google-protobuf inside
- I've tried clearing the node_modules folder and reinstalling all dependencies, but the issue persists.
- I suspect this might be related to the module resolution in Next.js or potential incompatibilities with the library.
I'm encountering an issue where google-protobuf cannot be found during runtime in my Next.js application, even though it is installed and listed in the node_modules directory according to npm. The application fails with the following error:
Module not found: Can't resolve 'google-protobuf'
https://nextjs.org/docs/messages/module-not-foundExpected Behavior
The google-protobuf module should be successfully imported and usable without runtime errors.
Actual Behavior
The application throws a runtime error indicating that the module google-protobuf cannot be found.
Environment
- Next.js version: Next.js v15.1.3
- npm version: 10.9.2
- OS: [e.g., macOS Ventura, Windows 11]
Additional Context
- I confirmed that google-protobuf is installed by running npm ls google-protobuf, and it shows in the dependency tree with google-protobuf inside
- I've tried clearing the node_modules folder and reinstalling all dependencies, but the issue persists.
- I suspect this might be related to the module resolution in Next.js or potential incompatibilities with the library.
Answered by Ojos Azules
So for people, who might encounter the same problem, you must install the @types/google-protobuf plugin aswell via npm, if you use it with Typescript. Run
npm install @types/google-protobuf and make sure that it is there via npm list @types/google-protobuf1 Reply
Ojos AzulesOP
So for people, who might encounter the same problem, you must install the @types/google-protobuf plugin aswell via npm, if you use it with Typescript. Run
npm install @types/google-protobuf and make sure that it is there via npm list @types/google-protobufAnswer