issue with @shopify/shopify-api

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Topic summary

A developer encountered module resolution errors when using @shopify/shopify-api versions 11.6.0 and 11.8.0. The errors indicate missing Node.js built-in modules: node:crypto and node:buffer.

Root Cause:
These errors typically occur when running Node.js below version 16, as the node: protocol prefix for built-in modules requires Node 16+.

Recommended Solution:

  • Verify current Node version with node -v
  • Upgrade to Node.js version 16 or newer (using a version manager like nvm)
  • Delete node_modules folder and run npm install to reinstall dependencies
  • If bundling for browser environments, ensure bundler configuration handles Node built-in modules or provides polyfills

Upgrading Node.js should resolve the module resolution issues.

Summarized with AI on October 31. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
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    getting this errors: Error: Cannot find module ‘node:crypto’ Require wiht npm i @Shopify_77 /shopify-api - 11.6.0 and Cannot find module ‘node:buffer’ Require with @Shopify_77 /shopify-api - 11.8.0
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How to Fix the Issue- Check Your Node Version:

Run node -v in your terminal. If it’s below version 16, that’s likely the cause of the errors.

  • Upgrade Node.js:
    Upgrade to Node.js version 16 or newer. You can use a version manager like nvm to install and switch between Node versions easily.

  • Reinstall Dependencies:
    After upgrading, delete the node_modules folder and run npm install again to ensure all packages are installed correctly under the new Node version.

  • Bundler Considerations:
    If you’re bundling your code for a browser environment, make sure your bundler configuration properly handles Node built-in modules or provides appropriate polyfills.

By upgrading your Node.js version, these module resolution issues should be resolved.