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ERR_UNKNOWN_STDIN_TYPE

An attempt was made to launch a Node.js process with an unknown stdin file type. This error is usually an indication of a bug within Node.js itself, although it is possible for user code to trigger it.

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The error message

Node.js documentation lists the code ERR_UNKNOWN_STDIN_TYPE without the printed message text.

Details

Category
Legacy Node.js error codes
Severity
error
Versions
Added in v8.0.0; removed in v11.7.0
Runtime
node

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Source: Node.js documentation. Data fetched 2026-09-25T01:43:12.381Z.