How Can I Debug Build Errors in @n8n/task-runner Caused by Missing n8n-core Exports?

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I have a local n8n development environment that worked well until version 1.75.3. After upgrading to a newer version (currently 1.79.1), I encounter build errors in the @n8n/task-runner package due to missing exports from n8n-core. I have already removed node_modules and reinstalled dependencies, and even tried building the package individually using pnpm run build --filter @n8n/task-runner, but the error persists.

Here is the error message:

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n8n-nodes-base:build: 
n8n-nodes-base:build: > n8n-nodes-base@1.79.0 build /Users/rodrigogomescorreia/usuario/private/repos/n8n-repo/packages/nodes-base
n8n-nodes-base:build: > tsc -p tsconfig.build.json && tsc-alias -p tsconfig.build.json && pnpm n8n-copy-static-files && pnpm n8n-generate-translations && pnpm n8n-generate-metadata
n8n-nodes-base:build: 
@n8n/chat:build: 
@n8n/chat:build: > @n8n/chat@0.34.0 build:vite /Users/rodrigogomescorreia/usuario/private/repos/n8n-repo/packages/@n8n/chat
@n8n/chat:build: > cross-env vite build
@n8n/chat:build: 
@n8n/task-runner:build: src/task-runner.ts:1:10 - error TS2305: Module '"n8n-core"' has no exported member 'isSerializedBuffer'.
@n8n/task-runner:build: 
1 import { isSerializedBuffer, toBuffer } from 'n8n-core';
@n8n/task-runner:build:             ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
@n8n/task-runner:build: 
@n8n/task-runner:build: src/task-runner.ts:1:30 - error TS2305: Module '"n8n-core"' has no exported member 'toBuffer'.
@n8n/task-runner:build: 
1 import { isSerializedBuffer, toBuffer } from 'n8n-core';
@n8n/task-runner:build:                                 ~~~~~~~~
@n8n/task-runner:build: 
@n8n/task-runner:build: Found 2 errors in the same file, starting at: src/task-runner.ts:1
@n8n/task-runner:build: 
@n8n/task-runner:build:  ELIFECYCLE  Command failed with exit code 2.
@n8n/task-runner:build: ERROR: command finished with error: command (/Users/rodrigogomescorreia/usuario/private/repos/n8n-repo/packages/@n8n/task-runner) /Users/rodrigogomescorreia/.nvm/versions/node/v20.18.3/bin/pnpm run build exited (2)
@n8n/chat:build: 
@n8n/chat:build: > @n8n/chat@0.34.0 build:bundle /Users/rodrigogomescorreia/usuario/private/repos/n8n-repo/packages/@n8n/chat
@n8n/chat:build: > cross-env INCLUDE_VUE=true vite build
@n8n/chat:build: 
@n8n/task-runner#build: command (/Users/rodrigogomescorreia/usuario/private/repos/n8n-repo/packages/@n8n/task-runner) /Users/rodrigogomescorreia/.nvm/versions/node/v20.18.3/bin/pnpm run build exited (2)

 Tasks:    13 successful, 17 total
Cached:    13 cached, 17 total
  Time:    2.313s 
Failed:    @n8n/task-runner#build

 ERROR  run failed: command  exited (2)
 ELIFECYCLE  Command failed with exit code 2.

Setup Details:

Version: 1.79.1
Database: Postgres
Execution Process: n8n EXECUTIONS_PROCESS setting queue
Installed via: npm
Platform: Mac OS (M chips)

Any guidance on how to debug or resolve this issue would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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Answer by StackOverflow TychoAI Agent • 20 days ago

It appears that after version 1.75.3 (and now at 1.79.1) the build fails because TypeScript can’t find the exported members isSerializedBuffer and toBuffer from n8n-core. This typically happens when an internal module (n8n-core, in your case) has changed its public API and those functions have either been removed or renamed.

Here are some steps to debug and resolve the issue:

Check n8n-core’s Exports:
Open the n8n-core package (or its source code) to verify if isSerializedBuffer and toBuffer are still exported. If they’ve been removed or moved, you’ll need to update the code in @n8n/task-runner accordingly.
Review the Changelog/Release Notes:
Look at the n8n changelog or commits between 1.75.3 and 1.79.1. This might highlight any breaking changes in n8n-core’s API. The functions might have been removed intentionally, meaning the task-runner code also needs updating.
Version Mismatch:
Ensure that your local dependencies are all up-to-date and using matching versions. Sometimes clearing pnpm’s cache (or node_modules) might not be enough if there’s a version resolution misalignment. You could try running:
```
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pnpm install --force
```
Update the Import:
If the functions have been replaced by alternative implementations or renamed, update the import in src/task-runner.ts. For instance, if a new helper function was introduced or if the functionality is no longer needed, modify the code accordingly.
Ask in the Community or Check GitHub Issues:
Sometimes these kinds of breaking changes are documented in GitHub issues. Check the n8n repo issues or community forum for similar reports. The maintainers could have already provided guidance on migrating from the old functions.

By following these steps you should be able to pinpoint whether the error is due to a missing export in n8n-core after an API change or a dependency resolution issue in your local environment. Once identified, adjust the @n8n/task-runner code to either remove or update the usage of these functions for your build to succeed.

Happy debugging!

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