The provided error message is not the direct code but...

September 5, 2025 at 05:56 PM

/index.js:698 })() ^ SyntaxError: Unexpected token '}' at wrapSafe (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1378:20) at Module._compile (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1428:41) at Module._extensions..js (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1548:10) at Module.load (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1288:32) at Module._load (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1104:12) at Function.executeUserEntryPoint [as runMain] (node:internal/modules/run_main:174:12) at node:internal/main/run_main_module:28:49 Node.js v20.18.0

The provided error message is not the direct code but the result of an error caused by some code execution. From the error message, here's what it does or means:

  1. Error type: The error is a SyntaxError, which indicates that there is a mistake in the structure of the code.

  2. Root cause: Specifically, the error is caused by an unexpected } in the file /index.js, line 698. This could mean that:

    • A closing } exists where no matching opening curly brace { exists.
    • There’s a misplaced or extra } in the code.
  3. })(): The error shows that the problematic line contains a closure or self-invoking function syntax. The })() structure typically represents an attempt to immediately invoke a function. Examples include:

    • A function wrapped in parentheses (() => { ... })() for immediate invocation.
    • Finishing a block of code with })() when an extra or misplaced } is present.
  4. Stack trace:

    • The stack trace helps indicate where the error occurred in the Node.js runtime.
    • It begins at /index.js, line 698 and propagates through Node.js's module loader system—specifically functions like wrapSafe, _compile, _load, and executeUserEntryPoint.

What should be fixed?

  • Since this is a syntax error, you need to go to /index.js, specifically around line 698, to resolve the problem.
  • Look for mismatched curly braces {} or misplaced closures.
  • Ensure that if you are writing an IIFE (Immediately Invoked Function Expression), the syntax is correct, such as:
(() => {
  // Your function code
})(); // Correct IIFE

Or:

function exampleFunction() {
  // Function body
}
exampleFunction(); // Valid regular function invocation
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