How to solve npm install throwing fsevents warning on non-MAC OS?

Question

Following warning is being thrown on npm install command -

npm WARN optional SKIPPING OPTIONAL DEPENDENCY: fsevents@1.1.2 (node_modules\\rea
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Answer 1

I had got this error, Linux system(Ubuntu) and This might happen when you run :

npm install

1) If the project is not present in your localdisk/computer, copy it to your computer and try again. So you get the permission to access folder (Just make sure you have access permission).

2) If you still get some warnings or errors, run:

npm audit fix

This will solve vulnerabilities in your dependencies and can help you fix a vulnerability by providing simple-to-run npm commands and recommendations for further troubleshooting.

Hope it helps!