How to fix npm ERR! code EBUNDLEDINVALID npm ERR! bundledDependencies must be an array in npm | DevErrors

How to fix npm ERR! code EBUNDLEDINVALID npm ERR! bundledDependencies must be an array in npm

EBUNDLEDINVALID occurs when bundledDependencies is not an array of valid package names, or bundle entries are missing from dependencies.

bundledDependencies not an array Bundle name missing from dependencies list

It is a low-severity error — more of a blocker than a risk. The steps above resolve it.

npmBEGINNERLOWLast verified Dec 2, 2025· 14 views

Bundled dependencies are malformed. Fix or remove invalid bundledDependencies entries before publishing.

Quick fix

Fixes npm ERR! code EBUNDLEDINVALID npm ERR! bundledDependencies must be an array

npm pack --dry-run

npm — error

$npm pack --dry-run
npm ERR! code EBUNDLEDINVALID
npm ERR! bundledDependencies must be an array

1Validate bundledDependencies format

Ensure bundledDependencies is an array of strings and each is listed in dependencies.

2Remove or fix invalid entries

Delete bad entries or add proper dependency versions.

3Re-run npm pack or publish

Verify the tarball before publish:

bash

npm pack --dry-run

Then publish once the bundle is correct.