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ERR_CHILD_PROCESS_IPC_REQUIRED

child process ipc required

What does this code mean?

Code ERR_CHILD_PROCESS_IPC_REQUIRED · An issue reported by Node.js.

Official explanation · Original text

Used when a child process is being forked without specifying an IPC channel.

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Source and terms of use

Errors | Node.js v26.13.1 Documentation ↗

Creator: Node.js contributors; Joyent, Inc. and other Node contributors
License: MIT License (Node.js documentation)
Checked on: 2026-11-12

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