How to fix npm ERR! code EBUNDLEDNOTFOUND npm ERR! Bundled dependency not found: package-name in npm

npmBEGINNERLOWUpdated Dec 2, 2025· 121 views

A bundled dependency listed cannot be found in dependencies. Add it to dependencies or remove from bundledDependencies.

Quick fix

Fixes npm ERR! code EBUNDLEDNOTFOUND npm ERR! Bundled dependency not found: package-name

  1. Ensure bundled packages exist in dependencies
  2. Install before packing
  3. Pack/publish again
npm — error
# npm ERR! code EBUNDLEDNOTFOUND
npm ERR! Bundled dependency not found: package-na
npm ERR! code EBUNDLEDNOTFOUND
npm ERR! Bundled dependency not found: package-name

What this error means

When bundledDependencies references a package not present in dependencies (or missing on disk), npm fails with EBUNDLEDNOTFOUND.

Typical symptoms

  • npm publish fails with EBUNDLEDNOTFOUND
  • Bundled package missing from dependencies or node_modules

Common causes

  1. bundledDependencies lists a package not in dependencies
  2. Package not installed before packing

How to fix "npm ERR! code EBUNDLEDNOTFOUND npm ERR! Bundled dependency not found: package-name"

1Ensure bundled packages exist in dependencies

Add the package to dependencies with a valid version.

2Install before packing

Run npm install so node_modules contains the bundled packages before npm pack/publish.

3Pack/publish again

Verify with npm pack --dry-run, then publish.

Advanced notes

Bundling copies dependencies into the tarball. Keep the list accurate and minimal to reduce package size.

Frequently asked questions

What does "npm ERR! code EBUNDLEDNOTFOUND npm ERR! Bundled dependency not found:" mean?
When bundledDependencies references a package not present in dependencies (or missing on disk), npm fails with EBUNDLEDNOTFOUND.
How do I fix "npm ERR! code EBUNDLEDNOTFOUND npm ERR! Bundled dependency not found:"?
A bundled dependency listed cannot be found in dependencies. Add it to dependencies or remove from bundledDependencies.
What causes "npm ERR! code EBUNDLEDNOTFOUND npm ERR! Bundled dependency not found:"?
bundledDependencies lists a package not in dependencies Package not installed before packing
Is the "npm ERR! code EBUNDLEDNOTFOUND npm ERR! Bundled dependency not found:" error serious?
It is a low-severity error — more of a blocker than a risk. The steps above resolve it.

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