How to fix npm ERR! code EFUNDINGINVALID npm ERR! Invalid funding configuration in npm | DevErrors

How to fix npm ERR! code EFUNDINGINVALID npm ERR! Invalid funding configuration in npm

npm validates the funding field. Invalid types or malformed entries cause EFUNDINGINVALID during publish or install warnings.

funding not a string/object/array per spec Malformed URL in funding entries

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

npmBEGINNERLOWLast verified Dec 2, 2025· 16 views

The funding field in package.json is invalid. Use a valid URL/object/array per npm funding spec.

Quick fix

Fixes npm ERR! code EFUNDINGINVALID npm ERR! Invalid funding configuration

"funding": "https://github.com/sponsors/you"

npm — error

$"funding": "https://github.com/sponsors/you"
npm ERR! code EFUNDINGINVALID
npm ERR! Invalid funding configuration

1Use the correct funding format

Examples:

String URL:

json

"funding": "https://github.com/sponsors/you"

Object:

json

"funding": { "type": "individual", "url": "https://github.com/sponsors/you" }

Array of objects is also allowed.

2Validate URLs

Ensure funding URLs are valid HTTP(S) links.

3Republish or reinstall

After fixing funding, rerun npm publish or npm install.