Cannot find module ‘@react-native/metro-config’

Error: Cannot find module ‘@react-native/metro-config’

When you encounter the error “Cannot find module ‘@react-native/metro-config'”, it means that your project is missing the required module for React Native Metro configuration.

Possible Causes:

  1. The required module is not installed
  2. A version mismatch between the required module and your project
  3. Incorrect configuration or missing dependencies

Solution:

To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:

1. Verify package.json:

Check if the ‘@react-native/metro-config’ module is listed as a dependency in your project’s package.json file.

    {
      "dependencies": {
        "@react-native/metro-config": "^x.y.z",
        ...
      },
      ...
    }
  

Make sure to replace ‘x.y.z’ with the specific version you want to use or the one that your project requires.

2. Install missing module:

If the module is missing, you need to install it by running the following command:

    npm install @react-native/metro-config@x.y.z
  

Replace ‘x.y.z’ with the version number specified in your package.json file.

3. Clean project cache (optional):

If you have installed the module but the error still persists, you can try cleaning the project cache by using:

    npx react-native start --reset-cache
  

4. Verify React Native version compatibility:

Make sure that the version of ‘@react-native/metro-config’ is compatible with the React Native version used in your project. Check the module’s documentation or the React Native upgrade guide for compatibility information.

5. Restart Metro Bundler:

Try restarting the Metro Bundler and rebuilding your project:

    npx react-native start
    npx react-native run-android (or run-ios)
  

Example:

If your project’s package.json file looks like this:

    {
      "dependencies": {
        "@react-native/metro-config": "^0.64.2",
        ...
      },
      ...
    }
  

You need to run the following command to install the module:

    npm install @react-native/metro-config@0.64.2
  

Then, restart the Metro Bundler and rebuild your project.

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