Help Needed: "Cannot find module 'node-ical'" Error During Deployment

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Hi everyone,

I’m having trouble deploying my Node.js project on Render and could really use some help.

Problem Description

Everything works fine locally, but when I deploy the project to Render, I consistently get the following error:

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Error: Cannot find module 'node-ical'
Require stack:
- /opt/render/project/src/backend/index.js

What I’ve Tried So Far

  • The node-ical module is included in my package.json and installs without issues when running npm install locally.
  • I’ve confirmed that it’s listed in package-lock.json as well.
  • I’ve tried updating the dependencies, running npm audit fix, and even manually reinstalling node-ical.
  • Locally, everything runs smoothly, but the Render deployment keeps failing with this module error.

Additional Information

  • Node.js version: v20.15.1 (Render’s default)
  • I’ve double-checked the .gitignore and everything seems fine.
  • I’m wondering if there’s an issue with how Render handles dependency installation or module resolution during deployment.

Has anyone else faced a similar issue or have any suggestions on how to fix this? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

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Hi there,

Do you mind sharing your full build command?

If not, feel free to reach out to us privately via the Help link in the Dashboard so we can take a closer look at your service.

Regards,
Mike

Render Support Engineer, MT (UTC-6, UTC-7 in Winter)

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Hello!

I sent a message via the Help link.

Marcell

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Sounds good, thanks! Closing this one.

Regards,
Mike

Render Support Engineer, MT (UTC-6, UTC-7 in Winter)

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