Vite
Vite externalized a Node.js module for browser compatibility
Module "fs" has been externalized for browser compatibility. Cannot access "fs.readFile" in client code.
Vite detected Node.js-only module usage in browser code and externalized it instead of bundling it into the client build.
Observed message
Module "fs" has been externalized for browser compatibility. Cannot access "fs.readFile" in client code.
Why it happens
- Browser code imports a Node.js built-in module like `fs` or `path`.
- A third-party dependency intended for Node.js is being bundled into the client.
- Server-only logic was accidentally moved into shared frontend code.
How to fix it
- Remove Node.js built-ins from code that runs in the browser.
- Move server-only logic behind an API or server runtime boundary.
- Replace the dependency with a browser-compatible alternative if the code must run client-side.
