slab/quill

Error when setting up project locally - 'USE_LOCAL_FILE' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file

Open

#3916 opened on Dec 1, 2023

View on GitHub
 (3 comments) (0 reactions) (0 assignees)TypeScript (47,108 stars) (3,637 forks)batch import
good first issue

Description

I tried to set up the project locally using the instructions in DEVELOPMENT.md.

However, after running the following commands, I got an error

npm run build npx playwright install npm run test:unit (all tests passed) npm start (gave error)

Here is the error - 'USE_LOCAL_FILE' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

Platforms: Windows 10, Mozilla Firefox 120.0 (64-bit),

Contributor guide

Tech stack
typescriptnodejsshell
Domain
frontenddeveloper experiencetooling
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
npm basicsWindows command lineQuill development setup
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70
Research direction
Investigate the npm script that uses 'USE LOCAL FILE' environment variable, likely in package.json or a webpack config. The error occurs on Windows because it expects a different syntax (e.g., 'set USE LOCAL FILE=...'). Look for a cross platform solution like using the 'cross env' package. Additionally, check the DEVELOPMENT.md for any Windows specific instructions that may be missing. The fix may involve updating the script to use 'cross env' or adding a .env file.