---
name: Installation
about: Something went wrong during either 'npm install sharp' or 'require("sharp")'
labels: installation

---

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## Possible install-time or require-time problem

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- [ ] I have read the [documentation relating to installation](https://sharp.pixelplumbing.com/install).

### Are you using the latest version of sharp?

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- [ ] I am using the latest version of `sharp` as reported by `npm view sharp dist-tags.latest`.

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### Are you using a supported runtime?

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- [ ] I am using Node.js 18 with a version >= 18.17.0
- [ ] I am using Node.js 20 with a version >= 20.3.0
- [ ] I am using Node.js 21 or later

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### Are you using a supported package manager?

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- [ ] I am using npm >= 9.6.5
- [ ] I am using yarn >= 3.2.0
- [ ] I am using pnpm >= 7.1.0

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### What is the complete output of running `npm install --verbose --foreground-scripts sharp` in an empty directory?

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### What is the output of running `npx envinfo --binaries --system --npmPackages=sharp --npmGlobalPackages=sharp`?

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