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- Combine file existence and permission checks with better error messages - Replace thrown exceptions with clean error output (no stack traces) - Support custom module positions by changing strict validation to warnings - Add missing process.exit(1) after validation errors Users now see clear, actionable error messages without stack traces, and custom region configurations work correctly. ## example before ```bash $ npm run start > magicmirror@2.34.0-develop start > node --run start:x11 [2025-10-22 17:56:06.303] [LOG] Starting MagicMirror: v2.34.0-develop [2025-10-22 17:56:06.304] [LOG] Loading config ... [2025-10-22 17:56:06.304] [LOG] config template file not exists, no envsubst [2025-10-22 17:56:06.356] [ERROR] File not found: /home/kristjan/MagicMirror/config/config.js No config file present! [2025-10-22 17:56:06.356] [ERROR] [checkconfig] Error: Error: ENOENT: no such file or directory, access '/home/kristjan/MagicMirror/config/config.js' No permission to access config file! at checkConfigFile (/home/kristjan/MagicMirror/js/check_config.js:43:9) at Object.<anonymous> (/home/kristjan/MagicMirror/js/check_config.js:138:2) at Module._compile (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1714:14) at Module._extensions..js (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1848:10) at Module.load (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1448:32) at Module._load (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1270:12) at c._load (node:electron/js2c/node_init:2:17993) at TracingChannel.traceSync (node:diagnostics_channel:322:14) at wrapModuleLoad (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:244:24) at Module.require (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1470:12) at require (node:internal/modules/helpers:147:16) at loadConfig (/home/kristjan/MagicMirror/js/app.js:126:3) at App.start (/home/kristjan/MagicMirror/js/app.js:291:18) at Object.<anonymous> (/home/kristjan/MagicMirror/js/electron.js:228:7) at Module._compile (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1714:14) at Module._extensions..js (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1848:10) ``` ## example after ```bash $ npm run start > magicmirror@2.34.0-develop start > node --run start:x11 [2025-10-22 21:33:27.930] [LOG] Starting MagicMirror: v2.34.0-develop [2025-10-22 21:33:27.931] [LOG] Loading config ... [2025-10-22 21:33:27.931] [LOG] config template file not exists, no envsubst [2025-10-22 21:33:27.985] [ERROR] [check_config] File not found: /home/kristjan/MagicMirror/config/config.js ```
MagicMirror² is an open source modular smart mirror platform. With a growing list of installable modules, the MagicMirror² allows you to convert your hallway or bathroom mirror into your personal assistant. MagicMirror² is built by the creator of the original MagicMirror with the incredible help of a growing community of contributors.
MagicMirror² focuses on a modular plugin system and uses Electron as an application wrapper. So no more web server or browser installs necessary!
Documentation
For the full documentation including installation instructions, please visit our dedicated documentation website: https://docs.magicmirror.builders.
Links
- Website: https://magicmirror.builders
- Documentation: https://docs.magicmirror.builders
- Forum: https://forum.magicmirror.builders
- Technical discussions: https://forum.magicmirror.builders/category/11/core-system
- Discord: https://discord.gg/J5BAtvx
- Blog: https://michaelteeuw.nl/tagged/magicmirror
- Donations: https://magicmirror.builders/#donate
Contributing Guidelines
Contributions of all kinds are welcome, not only in the form of code but also with regards to
- bug reports
- documentation
- translations
For the full contribution guidelines, check out: https://docs.magicmirror.builders/about/contributing.html
Enjoying MagicMirror? Consider a donation!
MagicMirror² is Open Source and free. That doesn't mean we don't need any money.
Please consider a donation to help us cover the ongoing costs like webservers and email services. If we receive enough donations we might even be able to free up some working hours and spend some extra time improving the MagicMirror² core.
To donate, please follow this link.
