Tsconfig show typescript file not found error after moving it to another directory or delete it.

[kimlimjustin]

Issue Type: Bug

When I move a typescript file from a directory into another directory or delete the file from vscode, it shows a problem in tsconfig.json file:

File '/home/justin/Projects/dochub/src/menu.ts' not found.
The file is in the program because:
Matched by include pattern '**/* ' in '/home/justin/Projects/dochub/tsconfig.json' ts [1, 1]

I mean, yeah of course it's not found because I moved it into another directory.

Reopening vscode will solve this, but it is annoying ... Hope this will be fixed soon :)

VS Code version: Code 1.55.2 (3c4e3df9e89829dce27b7b5c24508306b151f30d, 2021-04-13T09:37:02.931Z)
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[mjbvz]

Please share your tsconfig and a overview of your project structure

[kimlimjustin]

It's an electron project, structure:

...
├── node_modules
├── src                          # Source code
│   ├── config                 
│           ├── theme.json
│   ├── drives.ts
│   ├── main.ts
│   ├── preload.js
│   ├── theme.js
├── package-lock.json
├── package.json
├── README.md
└── tsconfig.json

My tsconfig.json file is generated by tsc --init command.

[sheetalkamat]

I am not able to repro this with simple delete or file move.. Can you create a small repro project and list the steps (where are you moving file or which file are you deleting) Also sharing tsserver.log would be very helpful. Thanks
You can upload logs by following these steps:

1. Set "typescript.tsserver.log": "verbose"
2. Restart vscode or vscode insiders
3. Reproduce the problem
4. In vscode or vscode insiders, run the TypeScript: Open TS Server log command
5. This should open a large file called tsserver.log. Please share this file. Additionally you can also share file ti.log created next to it.

[kimlimjustin]

You can repro this bug by these steps:

1. Clone the electron-quick-start
2. Change main.js to main.ts
3. Edit the main value on package.json to main.ts
4. Create a new file called hello.ts
   Code for hello.ts:

   const Hello = () => {
      return "Hello World"
   }
   
   module.exports = Hello
   

5. Inside the preload.js file add these line:

   const hello = require('./test/hello.ts')
   hello()
   

6. Create a new folder called test, move hello.ts into the folder, update import on the preload.js file
7. Problem occurs

tsserver.log
ti-66130.log

[anandvc]

Following.
I had a similar issue come up after duplicating a .tsx file and then renaming the copy.

[Ark-kun]

I always have this error when moving unused *.ts files to another folder or deleting them.

TypeScript error in undefined(undefined,undefined):
File '<path>/pipeline-editor/src/DragNDrop/Sidebar copy.tsx' not found.
  The file is in the program because:
    Matched by include pattern 'src' in '<path>\pipeline-editor\tsconfig.json'  TS6053

I have to kill and re-run npm start to make it work again

[LuisAlejandro]

The same hapening to me here.

[alirezaghey]

I'm also having the same problem.
The general steps I took is as follows:
1- Setup a project with npx create-react-app . --template typescript
2- Setup tailwindcss
3- Delete some boilerplate files, including App.test.tsx, which was the source of the error.
4- ‍tsconfig.json shows an error stating that:

File '%PROJECT_ROOT/src/App.test.tsx' not found.
  The file is in the program because:
    Matched by include pattern 'src' in '%PROJECT_ROOT/tsconfig.json'ts

My first guess was that it may have something to do with the changes not being committed, but git commit didn't help.
Then I simply closed and reopened vs code and everything was fine.
It seems that vs code is referring to some stale cache.
I'm on an Ubuntu focal with vs code 1.57.1

I can try to reproduce the error and give more detailed steps if it helps. Although it may heavily depend on context and difficult to reproduce.

[Versiani-R]

What solved for me:

1. npm install --save-dev tsconfig-paths
2. package.json

"scripts": {
    "dev": "ts-node-dev -r tsconfig-paths/register src/main.ts"
}

3. In your tsconfig.json, set "baseUrl": "." and append every single folder to your paths, like:

"baseUrl": ".",
"paths": {
    "controllers/*": [ "./src/controllers/*" ],
    "helpers/*": [ "./src/helpers/*" ],
    "utils/*": [ "./src/utils/*" ],
    "components/*": [ "./src/components/*" ],
    "interfaces/*": [ "./src/interfaces/*" ],
    "middlewares/*": [ "./src/middlewares/*" ],
    "models/*": [ "./src/models/*" ],
    "routes/*": [ "./src/routes/*" ],
    "services/*": [ "./src/services/*" ],
    "validations/*": [ "./src/validations/*" ]
}

Finally, just run the following: npm run dev

[kimlimjustin]

Good to know I'm not alone! Thought this was a problem with CRA-TypeScript. I did find (someone else's solution which I scoured upon) that deleting node-modules and then running "yarn" or "npm install" to reinstall them will fix it. A huge pain though, especially with large projects on a slower/older computer..

Actually reopening vscode will fix this, but it's really really annoying tho, that's why I opened this issue.

[koltday]

Good to know I'm not alone! Thought this was a problem with CRA-TypeScript. I did find (someone else's solution which I scoured upon) that deleting node-modules and then running "yarn" or "npm install" to reinstall them will fix it. A huge pain though, especially with large projects on a slower/older computer..

Actually reopening vscode will fix this, but it's really really annoying tho, that's why I opened this issue.

aaaaa oh no, my mistake. I should I have read a bit closer. Went a little blind with annoyance from thinking I had to reinstall the project again 😄 Thanks for the heads up, though, that's really helpful to know

[lucasbasquerotto]

I was able to avoid this issue by restarting the typescript server (in vscode: Ctrl+Shift+p -> Typescript: Restart TS Server). I would prefer a proper solution tough.

[stanleyowen]

I was able to avoid this issue by restarting the typescript server (in vscode: Ctrl+Shit+p -> Typescript: Restart TS Server). I would prefer a proper solution tough.

Thanks! This method works for me, however I hope this issue could be fixed asap (this issue has been opened for 5 months) since it's really annoying, especially for the early dev. I've been spending around 2 hours and finally found this issue though. Thanks!

[sahin52]

Renaming a file causes the same problem too, I need to restart it, which takes nearly a minute, so pretty annoying

Edit: @ArtyomSevyan Solved the problem for me:

Changing "include": ["src"] to "include": ["src/**/*"] in tsconfig.json helped.

[sahin52]

I have a small solution (just to not need npm start again):

• go to tsconfig.json
• delete "src" string in "include" array and save
• undo and save (get back to normal state, "src" string must come back)
• in your project's src directory, save any file. It will compile succesfully

But still, if you are working on vscode, the tsconfig.json file will show error, which is just distracting

[Sharjeel-22]

"include" : ["**/*"]

thanks its working for me :)

[wpyoga]

@alanvitalp 's solution:

I think the proper way to solve this, is trying to change tsconfig.json by putting "include": ["src/**/*.ts(x)"]

Doesn't work for me. I'm on TypeScript 5.1.3 .

@PiyushDuggal-source 's solution:

Hey, Just add "include" : ["**/*"] after "compilerOptions", it works fine for me :)

Doesn't work for me either.

[linonetwo]

{
  "extends": "../../tsconfig.json",
  "include" : ["./src/**/*"],
  "compilerOptions": {
    "rootDir": "./src"
  }
}

works for me.

SukkaW/rollup-plugin-swc#35 (comment)

[slince-zero]

I was able to avoid this issue by restarting the typescript server (in vscode: Ctrl+Shit+p -> Typescript: Restart TS Server). I would prefer a proper solution tough.

Thanks! This method works for me, however I hope this issue could be fixed asap (this issue has been opened for 5 months) since it's really annoying, especially for the early dev. I've been spending around 2 hours and finally found this issue though. Thanks!

Thanks, I've been troubled by this question for a long time, it's useful

[matjaeck]

Should be put on Backlog milestone. Assigning the OP was a good joke but now lets be honest, this is not making it into 5.3.0. I'm glad to be proven wrong, but so far DX seems to be one of the lowest priorities.

[Revan99]

I was able to avoid this issue by restarting the typescript server (in vscode: Ctrl+Shift+p -> Typescript: Restart TS Server). I would prefer a proper solution tough.

this solved for me

[mohamedsaleh1984]

It's very crazy, I have a lot to finish and I can continue like this.
It's crazy. Is there any solution ??

[Leonelmarianog]

I'm experiencing this error only in WSL2. It may not be related, but VSCode also seems unable to automatically fix imports of files that were renamed or moved if you are using TS path aliases. If you are not using path aliases the updateImportsOnFileMove seems to work ok but the error in tsconfig.json still shows up, but in this case is more an annoyance than a problem. On Windows 10 or Ubuntu as main SO these errors don't show up at all.

Main SO: Windows 10
Development SO: Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS (WSL2)

Test cases:

1. If I'm using WSL but not using TS path aliases, this error pops up and VSCode prompts me to automatically fix import paths. Accepting the changes makes VSCode automatically fix the imports to reflect my changes.

2. If I'm using WSL and using TS path aliases, this errors pops up and VSCode doesn't prompt me to automatically fix import paths. Import paths remain broken.

3. If I use Windows 10 but not TS using path aliases, the error doesn't appear, and VSCode prompts me to automatically fix import paths. Accepting the changes makes VSCode automatically fix the imports to reflect my changes.

4. If I use Ubuntu 22.04.3 from another machine without TS path aliases, the error doesn't appear, and VSCode prompts me to automatically fix import paths. Accepting the changes makes VSCode automatically fix the imports to reflect my changes.

[artilishes]

I solved it by adding "**/*" to my tsconfig's include and setting up the excludes properly.

...
"include": [
    "next-env.d.ts",
    "next.config.js",
    "**/*.ts",
    "**/*.tsx",
    ".next/types/**/*.ts",
    "./*.config.js",
    "**/*",
  ],
  "exclude": ["node_modules", "build"],
  ...

[navjotSingh2000]

I fixed it by deleting the component's file that I was importing using Finder, then going back to the VS CODE and then creating that file again using Finder

[divmgl]

The **/* or src/**/* fixes do not work in my project.

Creating a new file, renaming a file or deleting a file will crash the TypeScript --watch server and require me to restart it:

[6:18:16 AM] File change detected. Starting incremental compilation...

error TS6053: File '/Users/dimiguel/dev/packages/app/src/posthog.ts' not found.
  The file is in the program because:
    Matched by include pattern '**/*' in '/Users/dimiguel/dev/packages/app/tsconfig.json'

  packages/app/tsconfig.json:13:15
    13   "include": ["**/*"],
                     ~~~~~~
    File is matched by include pattern specified here.

[6:18:19 AM] Found 1 error. Watching for file changes.

This is causing other issues, such as new files not being detected inside of a project.

Would really appreciate a fix for this as I'm having to constantly restart my TypeScript server and all related tasks for new files, file renames and deleted files.

[divmgl]

Hey all, I found a temporary workaround that solves this problem without needing to change your includes or restart the TypeScript server. In your tsconfig.json:

{
  "watchOptions": {
    "watchFile": "fixedpollinginterval" // or "dynamicPriorityPolling"
  }
}

This issue is happening because of the way TypeScript handles file system events (useFsEvents is the default). It's unfortunate, but with this method you no longer need to downgrade to a previous version and you'll no longer need to restart VSCode or your TypeScript tasks.

Edit: this temporary workaround only works when you're creating new files; it doesn't work if the file is renamed or is no longer available.

[Virtute90]

I solved the problem with this modification (in linux environment):

"include": ["src/**/*.ts", "src/js/**/*.tsx"]

to
"include": ["./src/**/*.ts", "./src/js/**/*.tsx"]

[divmgl]

I solved the problem with this modification (in linux environment):

"include": ["src/**/*.ts", "src/js/**/*.tsx"]

to "include": ["./src/**/*.ts", "./src/js/**/*.tsx"]

Heads up that modifying your tsconfig.json file will cause the TypeScript language server to automatically restart. So it's unlikely these issues are fixed by just changing the include. The TypeScript team needs to fix this issue.

[ShahabDadKhan]

Good to know I'm not alone! Thought this was a problem with CRA-TypeScript. I did find (someone else's solution which I scoured upon) that deleting node-modules and then running "yarn" or "npm install" to reinstall them will fix it. A huge pain though, especially with large projects on a slower/older computer..

Actually reopening vscode will fix this, but it's really really annoying tho, that's why I opened this issue.

I was looking for the solution then I was told just close your VScode and reopen it, the error is gone now. All my expectations that it would be a bug have gone in vain, It sucks.

[Prem-Dharshan]

I had a similar issue

File 'd:/Tutorials/ProLeap/proleap-backend/src/users/entities/user0session.entity.ts' not found.
  The file is in the program because:
    Matched by default include pattern '**/*'ts
JSON schema for the TypeScript compiler's configuration file

This happened when I cancelled the popup by VSC which asked refactor the imports?. I simply ignored it and that resulted in this error.

Solution:
I re-created the file user0session.entity.ts and then deleted it correctly. The error was gone like magic.

Probably in your case, copy the contents and delete the config file. Re-create it with the same contents.

Hope this helps.

[danilofuchs]

Enabling
typescript.tsserver.experimental.useVsCodeWatcher: true and typescript.tsserver.experimental.enableProjectDiagnostics: true at the same time causes this error.

My solution: Set typescript.tsserver.experimental.useVsCodeWatcher: false

[virtuallyunknown]

Update to Typescript 5.5, it fixes this problem. The current version of VSCode ships with Typescript 5.4.5, however you can easily change it to use the "workspace" version, assuming you have installed latest Typescript in your project.

Open the command palette (ctrl+shift+p) -> Typescript: Select Typescript Version.

#58120 (I think).

[uphiago]

We can just update it in VSCode, as @virtuallyunknown mentioned. This should fix the problem.

"devDependencies": {
    "typescript": "^5.5.2"
  }

[sheetalkamat]

If you are still facing issues after updating to typescript@latest or typescript@next , please open new issue as this one is old and things have changed since then,.

We need clear repro steps and tsserver log when you open the issue to be able to investigate it.
Thanks

[velara3]

This happened on 5.5.4. . Deleted a ts file in /src/routes/my.ts. Found this thread. Restarted TS server and now the message is gone. Will try to create a new issue if it happens again and add steps to reproduce.

Steps might have been:

1. delete my.ts
2. see errors about missing references in problems panel
3. delete import statements
4. see remaining error (this one) from tsconfig.json

[Sanan4li]

Not sure if this will help but another developer working on the same project created a folder Activity but we had all the pages with lowercase characters. After renaming Activity to activity it worked.

[DonnyVerduijn]

For those looking for a workaround that actually does work (assuming restart TS server is an acceptable solution). When using vscode, you can install the extension https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=gabrielgrinberg.auto-run-command

Add this to .vscode/settings.json

"auto-run-command.rules": [
  {
    "event": "onFileRename",
    "command": "typescript.restartTsServer"
  },
  {
    "event": "onFileDelete",
    "command": "typescript.restartTsServer"
  },
],

Relaunch window and you're done.