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Vercel Edge Runtime Import or Module Error

Your Vercel Edge function or middleware throws 'Cannot find module' or 'Unsupported module' errors in production, even though local development works. Edge runtime has restricted module access.

Edge runtime module failures occur when using Node.js-only modules (fs, path, crypto) or packages incompatible with edge environments (database drivers, heavy dependencies).

Error Messages You Might See

Cannot find module 'fs' Unsupported module or builtin [edge] Module not available RuntimeError: Module import error
Cannot find module 'fs'Unsupported module or builtin[edge] Module not availableRuntimeError: Module import error

Common Causes

  1. Importing Node.js modules (fs, path, os) in middleware or edge functions
  2. Using incompatible packages in edge functions (Prisma, heavy ORM, Node-specific crypto)
  3. Dynamic imports or require() in edge runtime
  4. Package dependencies not compatible with edge environment
  5. Middleware importing from API routes that use Node.js modules

How to Fix It

Avoid Node.js modules: Edge runtime is JavaScript only. Use browser APIs and lightweight npm packages.

Conditional imports: Use dynamic imports with runtime checks:
if (typeof window === 'undefined') { const fs = await import('fs') }

Use standard APIs: Replace fs with fetch, path with URL, crypto with subtle API.

Move logic: If need Node.js modules, move to API routes instead of middleware or edge functions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What modules are available in Vercel Edge Runtime?

Only Web APIs (fetch, crypto subtle, TextEncoder, etc). No Node.js modules. Use lightweight npm packages built for browser/edge.

How do I check if package works in edge?

Check package.json 'exports' or 'browser' field. Avoid packages with node-only dependencies. Test locally with edge function.

Can I use database in edge functions?

Some edge-compatible databases (Neon, Vercel Postgres) work if client is edge-compatible. Traditional drivers like node-postgres don't work.

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