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TS6687
TypeScriptERRORNotableConfigHIGH confidence

Specify an array of objects that specify paths for projects. Used in project ...

Production Risk

Build will fail; resolve before shipping.

What this means

A compiler configuration error (TS6687): Specify an array of objects that specify paths for projects. Used in project references.. This diagnostic is emitted by the TypeScript compiler when specify an array of objects that specify paths for projects. Used in project references..

Why it happens
  1. 1Incorrect TypeScript syntax or type usage
  2. 2Type mismatch between declared and actual value
How to reproduce

TypeScript compiler reports TS6687 during type checking.

trigger — this will error
trigger — this will error
// Triggers TS6687
// Specify an array of objects that specify paths for projects. Used in project references.

expected output

error TS6687: Specify an array of objects that specify paths for projects. Used in project references.

Fix

Fix the tsconfig.json option

WHEN When a compiler option is invalid or missing

Fix the tsconfig.json option
// tsconfig.json
{
  "compilerOptions": {
    // Review and correct the flagged option
  }
}
// Run: npx tsc --showConfig to see effective config

Why this works

TypeScript validates tsconfig.json options; check the official tsconfig reference for valid values.

Sources
Official documentation ↗

TypeScript Compiler Diagnostics

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