'npm run start' fails on missing files
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Dify version
0.6.8
Cloud or Self Hosted
Self Hosted (Source)
Steps to reproduce
Follow the instructions from https://docs.dify.ai/getting-started/install-self-hosted/local-source-code. The command to run is npm run start, which fails
> [email protected] start
> cp -r .next/static .next/standalone/.next/static && cp -r public .next/standalone/public && cross-env PORT=$npm_config_port HOSTNAME=$npm_config_host node .next/standalone/server.js
cp: cannot stat '.next/static': No such file or directory
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### ✔️ Expected Behavior
the output
ready - started server on 0.0.0.0:3000, url: http://localhost:3000
warn - You have enabled experimental feature (appDir) in next.config.js.
warn - Experimental features are not covered by semver, and may cause unexpected or broken application behavior. Use at your own risk.
info - Thank you for testing appDir please leave your feedback at https://nextjs.link/app-feedback
### ❌ Actual Behavior
npm run start
[email protected] start cp -r .next/static .next/standalone/.next/static && cp -r public .next/standalone/public && cross-env PORT=$npm_config_port HOSTNAME=$npm_config_host node .next/standalone/server.js
cp: cannot stat '.next/static': No such file or directory
Hey @tholonia, great to see you back! 😊 Looks like you've stumbled upon something quirky. I'm diving into it and will get back to you with some insights shortly! 🕵️♂️
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The error cp: cannot stat '.next/static': No such file or directory indicates that the Next.js build process hasn't been completed successfully, which is a prerequisite for the npm run start command to work. Here's how to resolve this:
-
Build the Project: Execute
npm run buildto generate the.nextdirectory, including thestaticsubdirectory. This step is crucial as yourstartscript relies on files from the.next/staticdirectory. -
Check the Build Output: Ensure the build process completes without errors and that the
.next/staticdirectory exists. -
Start the Application: After confirming the build's success, you can run
npm run startagain.
If the issue persists, verify your project's setup against Next.js's expected structure and configurations. For detailed guidance, refer to the Next.js documentation.
Ensure all dependencies and system requirements for Dify are met, including the correct Node.js, NPM/Yarn versions, and any other requirements listed in the Dify documentation. For more detailed installation and setup instructions, check the Dify documentation.
If you need further assistance, please provide more details about your setup and the steps you've taken.
Details
Sources
- web/package.json
- zh_CN/getting-started/install-self-hosted/local-source-code.md
- en/getting-started/install-self-hosted/local-source-code.md
- web/next.config.js
- docker/docker-compose.yaml
- .devcontainer/post_create_command.sh
- en/getting-started/install-self-hosted/start-the-frontend-docker-container.md
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@tholonia tholonia Maybe you forgot the [npm install] command?
You should run npm run build first.