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Read Grab your gear: The official Sanity swag storeI'd be happy to help you troubleshoot! Since you haven't mentioned the specific error message, I'll cover the most common issues that prevent Sanity Studio from starting:
The most common issue lately is Node.js version compatibility. Sanity Studio v4 requires Node.js version 20 or higher. Check your version by running:
node -vIf you're on Node.js 18 or lower, you'll need to upgrade. Node.js 18 reached end-of-life in April 2024, which is why Studio v4 bumped the requirement.
After checking your Node version, try these steps:
Clear npm cache and reinstall:
rm -rf node_modules
npm cache clean --force
npm installClear Sanity cache:
rm -rf .sanity
npm run devUpdate Sanity packages:
npm update sanity @sanity/visionCheck for port conflicts: If port 3333 is already in use, you might get startup errors. Try specifying a different port:
npx sanity dev --port 3334If none of these work, the specific error message would help narrow down the issue. Common errors include:
If you can share the error message you're getting when you try to start the studio, that would help identify the exact problem. Also, if you're using a package manager like yarn or pnpm instead of npm, let us know as the commands would be slightly different.
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