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ERR_FS_WATCH_QUEUE_OVERFLOW

fs watch queue overflow

What does this code mean?

Code ERR_FS_WATCH_QUEUE_OVERFLOW · An issue reported by Node.js.

Official explanation · Original text

The number of file system events queued without being handled exceeded the size specified in maxQueue in fs.watch().

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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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