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Installation on Windows Fails with "A SystemError occurred." (nodejs version mismatch) #20026

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robertgro opened this issue Apr 16, 2024 · 1 comment
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Installation on Windows Fails with "A SystemError occurred." (nodejs version mismatch) #20026

robertgro opened this issue Apr 16, 2024 · 1 comment
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Issue Summary

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Terminal output (text):

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√ Checking system Node.js version - found v20.12.2
√ Checking current folder permissions
√ Checking memory availability
√ Checking free space
√ Checking for latest Ghost version
√ Setting up install directory
× Downloading and installing Ghost v5.82.2
A SystemError occurred.

Message: Ghost v5.82.2 is not compatible with the current Node version. Your node version is 20.12.2, but Ghost v5.82.2 requires ^18.12.1

Debug Information:
    OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro, v10.0.19045
    Node Version: v20.12.2
    Ghost-CLI Version: 1.26.0
    Environment: development
    Command: 'ghost install local'

Try running ghost doctor to check your system for known issues.

You can always refer to https://ghost.org/docs/ghost-cli/ for troubleshooting.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. npm init in empty directory
  2. npm install ghost-cli@latest -g (according to https://ghost.org/docs/install/local/#install-ghost-cli)
  3. Create a new directory and change to it
  4. ghost install local (according to https://ghost.org/docs/install/local/#install-ghost)
  5. Receive error message

Ghost Version

5.82.2

Node.js Version

20.12.2

How did you install Ghost?

CLI

Database type

Other

Browser & OS version

MSEdge 123.0.2420.97 & Windows 10 Pro, v10.0.19045

Relevant log / error output

See summary.

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@github-actions github-actions bot added the needs:triage [triage] this needs to be triaged by the Ghost team label Apr 16, 2024
@daniellockyer daniellockyer added the self hosting [triage] This is an environment issue rather than a bug label Apr 23, 2024
@github-actions github-actions bot removed the needs:triage [triage] this needs to be triaged by the Ghost team label Apr 23, 2024
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Hey @robertgro 👋

We've reviewed your bug report and believe the issue is environment specific, rather than a bug. Many questions can be answered by reviewing our documentation. If you can't find an answer then our forum is a great place to get community support, plus it helps create a central location for searching problems/solutions.

@github-actions github-actions bot closed this as not planned Won't fix, can't repro, duplicate, stale Apr 23, 2024
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