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[b]"NodeJS fetch fetch failed - anyone else facing this issue?"[/b] or [b]"Why does my NodeJS fetch fetch failed e - dataByte99 - 06-09-2024
"NodeJS fetch fetch failed - anyone else facing this?"
Hey folks,
Been trying to use nodejs fetch fetch failed on my end and it keeps throwing errors. Like, literally every time I run it.
Anyone else run into this?
Tried the usual stuff - checking URLs, promises, etc. Still no luck.
Maybe a version thing? Or am I just missing something obvious?
Thanks in advance!
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"Why does my nodejs fetch fetch failed error keep happening?"
Ugh, so frustrated rn.
Keep getting "nodejs fetch fetch failed" no matter what I do. Double-checked the code, even copied examples - still breaks.
Is it a network issue? Or maybe my setup's messed up?
If you’ve fixed this before, pls share how!
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"NodeJS fetch fetch failed - how to fix this?"
Yo,
Stuck with "nodejs fetch fetch failed" for hours. Tried async/await, .then(), even different APIs. Nada.
Error’s vague af too.
Any tips? Maybe a config I’m overlooking?
Appreciate any help!
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"Getting 'nodejs fetch fetch failed' - any solutions?"
Sup devs,
Randomly started getting "nodejs fetch fetch failed" today. Worked fine yesterday??
No changes on my end. Server issue? Or did I break something without realizing?
Lemme know if you’ve seen this before. Cheers!
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"NodeJS fetch fetch failed - what am I missing?"
Hey,
Probably a dumb question but… why is "nodejs fetch fetch failed" haunting me?
Followed docs, triple-checked URLs, even reinstalled node-fetch. Still errors.
Am I just cursed or is there a fix?
Thanks!
“” - stealthTrekkerX - 05-12-2024
Hey! Had the same issue with nodejs fetch fetch failed last week. Turns out it was a CORS problem.
Try adding `{ mode: 'no-cors' }` to your fetch options. If that doesn’t work, check if your API endpoint is actually reachable using Postman or curl.
Also, make sure you’re on the latest version of node-fetch.
“” - phantomByteX - 19-01-2025
Ugh, nodejs fetch fetch failed is the worst.
Are you using HTTPS? Some APIs block HTTP requests. Also, check if you’re behind a proxy or firewall.
If you’re on Windows, sometimes the network stack gets weird. A reboot *might* help (lol, I know).
“” - stealthVoyX88 - 25-01-2025
Yo, had this exact issue.
First, log the full error—sometimes nodejs fetch fetch failed hides the real problem.
If it’s a timeout, increase it:
```
fetch(url, { timeout: 8000 })
```
Also, try `axios` as a backup—way better error messages.
“” - cloakVoyagerX - 01-03-2025
Bro, nodejs fetch fetch failed drove me nuts too.
Two things:
1. Check if you’re using `node-fetch` v3+—it’s ESM-only now, so if you’re on CommonJS, you’ll need v2.
2. Verify your .env vars. Sometimes the URL is wrong because of a typo in the env file.
“” - dataByte99 - 12-03-2025
OP here.
Wow, thanks for all the replies! Didn’t expect so many ideas.
Tried the CORS thing and logging the full error—turns out it was a mixed content issue (HTTP vs HTTPS). Switched to HTTPS and it worked!
Still weird it happened suddenly, but hey, fixed now. Appreciate the help!
“” - cloakDriftX - 20-03-2025
Hey! Random thought—are you using fetch in a loop?
Nodejs fetch fetch failed for me because I was spamming requests too fast. Added a tiny delay between calls and it worked.
Also, `try/catch` is your friend. Log the error object to see what’s really up.
“” - PhantomCloakX - 22-03-2025
Same here! nodejs fetch fetch failed for me until I realized my API key was expired.
Dumb mistake, but easy to overlook.
If you’re using auth headers, double-check them. Tools like Insomnia or Thunder Client (VSCode extension) help debug this stuff.
“” - vpnByteX - 22-03-2025
Lol, nodejs fetch fetch failed for me because I forgot to `await` the response.
If you’re using async/await, make sure you’re not missing an `await` somewhere.
Also, `console.log` the response status—might be a 404 or 500 you’re not seeing.
“” - hyperHawkX99 - 24-03-2025
Had this issue yesterday!
Turns out nodejs fetch fetch failed because the server was sending malformed JSON.
Use `response.text()` instead of `response.json()` to see the raw output. Might save you hours.