[Elixir] Paths too long for dependencies on Windows

Hi guys,

I ran into this problem while trying the new L5 + elixir thing.

I'm working with an Homestead VM with a Windows 7.

When I wanted to pull all dev dependencies with sudo npm install in my VM, I noticed that only long-path-named files couldn't be created... (i.e : more than ~260 caracters)

I read it was related to this because npm tends to make an horrible dependencies structure -> which leads to thoses long-path-names files...

Many Nodejs users seems to run into this issue but I didn't find nothing suitable, and I wanted to let @JeffreyWay know about this issue !

Tricks/Hacks are welcome ! :)

Thanks.

yclaes

10 years ago

Level 6

I also have this problem, I'm on npm version 2.14.7.

robgeorgeuk

10 years ago

Best Answer

Level 14

Npm 3 fixes this issue. https://github.com/npm/npm/issues/3697

Charkhan

10 years ago

Level 2

@robgeorgeuk Thanks for the update :)

Luisa

9 years ago

Level 1

Long Path tool can resolve error messages like: path too long, cannot delete file, too long path, destination path is too long, etc.

petermay

8 years ago

Level 1

Yes I have also used a "Long Path Tool" software which help me to delete file which has too long path.

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