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Node.js received an unsupported argument value

TypeError [ERR_INVALID_ARG_VALUE]

Node.js rejected an argument because the value was structurally the right kind of thing, but the content was not valid for that API.

ERR_INVALID_ARG_VALUEruntime

Observed message

TypeError [ERR_INVALID_ARG_VALUE]

Why it happens

  • The argument value is outside the allowed range or set of supported values.
  • An option string, object field, or URL is malformed for the API being called.
  • The code passes configuration values through without validating them first.

How to fix it

  1. Check the exact API contract for the accepted values and formats.
  2. Log the provided value and compare it against the documented valid range or enum.
  3. Validate configuration and user input before calling the Node.js API.

Official reference

Node.js Errors: ERR_INVALID_ARG_VALUE

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