How to fix npm ERR! code EBADPLATFORM in npm | DevErrors

How to fix "npm ERR! code EBADPLATFORM"

1Check platform requirements

View package platform support:

bash

npm view package-name os
npm view package-name cpu

# Your platform
node -p "process.platform + ' ' + process.arch"

2Use optional dependencies

Make the dependency optional:

json

{
  "optionalDependencies": {
    "platform-specific-pkg": "^1.0.0"
  }
}

npm won't fail if optional deps can't install.

3Use --ignore-scripts

Skip native compilation:

bash

npm install --ignore-scripts

Note: Package may not work without its native parts.

4Find cross-platform alternative

Search for alternatives:

bash

# Search for similar functionality
npm search "functionality you need"

# Check if pure JS version exists

5Use platform-specific configuration

Handle platform differences:

json

{
  "scripts": {
    "postinstall": "node scripts/platform-setup.js"
  },
  "optionalDependencies": {
    "win-specific": "^1.0.0",
    "mac-specific": "^1.0.0"
  }
}

6Check for Rosetta/emulation

On Apple Silicon:

bash

# Check architecture
uname -m

# Run terminal in Rosetta
arch -x86_64 npm install

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