[Bug]: Actuall install fails on Ubuntu 22.04 and Debian 12 #1368

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2026-02-28T19:41:49-06:00

GiteaMirror commented

2026-02-28 19:41:49 -06:00

Originally created by @cwross on GitHub (Aug 31, 2024).

Verified issue does not already exist?

I have searched and found no existing issue
I will be providing steps how to reproduce the bug (in most cases this will also mean uploading a demo budget file)

What happened?

I have tried installing Actual following the instructions here: https://actualbudget.org/docs/install/local

On both Debian 12 and Ubuntu 22.04, I have tried using Node 18, 20, and 22. All versions fail similarly.

Error is below.

➤ YN0002: │ actual-sync@workspace:. doesn't provide @babel/core (p89c81), requested by @babel/preset-typescript.
➤ YN0086: │ Some peer dependencies are incorrectly met by your project; run yarn explain peer-requirements <hash> for details, where <hash> is the six-letter p-prefixed code.
➤ YN0086: │ Some peer dependencies are incorrectly met by dependencies; run yarn explain peer-requirements for details.

Forgive me if I am missing something obvious; I don't know much about Node at all; just an old Unix admin trying to follow the instructions provided.

Where are you hosting Actual?

Locally via Yarn

What browsers are you seeing the problem on?

No response

Operating System

Linux

Originally created by @cwross on GitHub (Aug 31, 2024). ### Verified issue does not already exist? - [X] I have searched and found no existing issue - [X] I will be providing steps how to reproduce the bug (in most cases this will also mean uploading a demo budget file) ### What happened? I have tried installing Actual following the instructions here: https://actualbudget.org/docs/install/local On both Debian 12 and Ubuntu 22.04, I have tried using Node 18, 20, and 22. All versions fail similarly. Error is below. `➤ YN0002: │ actual-sync@workspace:. doesn't provide @babel/core (p89c81), requested by @babel/preset-typescript.` `➤ YN0086: │ Some peer dependencies are incorrectly met by your project; run yarn explain peer-requirements <hash> for details, where <hash> is the six-letter p-prefixed code.` `➤ YN0086: │ Some peer dependencies are incorrectly met by dependencies; run yarn explain peer-requirements for details.` Forgive me if I am missing something obvious; I don't know much about Node at all; just an old Unix admin trying to follow the instructions provided. ### Where are you hosting Actual? Locally via Yarn ### What browsers are you seeing the problem on? _No response_ ### Operating System Linux

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GiteaMirror commented

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@tcrasset commented on GitHub (Aug 31, 2024):

Are you sure this isn't just a warning? I get these warnings too during yarn install, but yarn start is able to start the app no problem

@tcrasset commented on GitHub (Aug 31, 2024): Are you sure this isn't just a warning? I get these warnings too during `yarn install`, but `yarn start` is able to start the app no problem

GiteaMirror commented

2026-02-28 19:41:50 -06:00

@cwross commented on GitHub (Aug 31, 2024):

Yes, when I run yarn start, I get the following error:

Usage Error: Couldn't find the node_modules state file - running an install might help (findPackageLocation)

I should also clarify that the Debian and Ubuntu systems I tried this on were both fresh installs created specifically for this purpose.

Edit: Just tried on a fresh install of Alpine Linux as well, same issues.

@cwross commented on GitHub (Aug 31, 2024): Yes, when I run `yarn start`, I get the following error: `Usage Error: Couldn't find the node_modules state file - running an install might help (findPackageLocation)` I should also clarify that the Debian and Ubuntu systems I tried this on were both fresh installs created specifically for this purpose. Edit: Just tried on a fresh install of Alpine Linux as well, same issues.

GiteaMirror commented

2026-02-28 19:41:50 -06:00

@youngcw commented on GitHub (Sep 9, 2024):

how are you installing the dependencies? Im on mint and haven't ever had install issues. Im currently using node18

@youngcw commented on GitHub (Sep 9, 2024): how are you installing the dependencies? Im on mint and haven't ever had install issues. Im currently using node18

GiteaMirror commented

2026-02-28 19:41:51 -06:00

@a7son commented on GitHub (Dec 6, 2024):

i had same problem on my UBUNTU, i use node 18 and node 22 have same problem
when i use yarn install it said this error

@a7son commented on GitHub (Dec 6, 2024): i had same problem on my UBUNTU, i use node 18 and node 22 have same problem when i use yarn install it said this error