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When I use github codeaction to rebuild my package, `Error: EISDIR: illegal operation on a directory, lstat 'D:'` occurs | GoodFirstPicks

When I use github codeaction to rebuild my package, `Error: EISDIR: illegal operation on a directory, lstat 'D:'` occurs

nodejs/node 2 comments 1mo ago
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mediumopenScope: somewhat clearSkill match: maybeNode.jsJavaScript

Why this is a good first issue

The issue involves Windows path handling in Node.js v22, which may require deep understanding of file system APIs.

AI Summary

The issue occurs when using GitHub Actions to rebuild a package on Windows with Node.js v22, resulting in an EISDIR error. The problem appears to be related to path handling, potentially involving DOS device paths. The scope is somewhat clear but requires understanding of Windows file system APIs and Node.js internals.

Issue Description

Version

v22.21.1

Platform

windows

Subsystem

No response

What steps will reproduce the bug?

Use codeaction to trigger prebuild.yml of my project. For node v18 and v20, it's all good.

How often does it reproduce? Is there a required condition?

Every time I ran prebuild for v22 and above.

What is the expected behavior? Why is that the expected behavior?

Prebuild successfully.

What do you see instead?

The log:

=== DEBUG: Execution Attempt ===
Attempting to execute: node node_modules\tree-sitter-cli\cli.js generate
Working directory for execution: D:\a\tree-sitter-arkts\tree-sitter-arkts
--- Trying Method 1: npx tree-sitter generate ---
node:fs:2744
    const out = binding.lstat(base, false, undefined, true /* throwIfNoEntry */);
                        ^
Error: EISDIR: illegal operation on a directory, lstat 'D:'
    at Object.realpathSync (node:fs:2744:25)
    at toRealPath (node:internal/modules/helpers:61:13)
    at Function._findPath (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:733:24)
    at Function._resolveFilename (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1369:27)
    at defaultResolveImpl (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1025:19)
    at resolveForCJSWithHooks (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1030:22)
    at Function._load (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1192:37)
    at TracingChannel.traceSync (node:diagnostics_channel:328:14)
    at wrapModuleLoad (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:237:24)
    at Module.require (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1463:12) {
  errno: -4068,
  code: 'EISDIR',
  syscall: 'lstat',
  path: 'D:'
}
Node.js v22.21.1
Node process exited with status 1

I search for many methods trying to fix this issue but none of them takes effect. Please give me some advice of how to fix this bug. Thank you so much!!

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Risk Flags

  • Windows-specific issue
  • potential DOS device path handling
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Points10 pts
Difficultymedium
Scopesomewhat clear
Skill Matchmaybe
Test Focusedno