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TS1005: ';' expected (or other token) - in CI

By Daniel Zoghalchali·Latchkey

tsc hit a syntax error: a token it required (a semicolon, comma, paren, or bracket) is missing.

What this error means

Type-checking fails with TS1005 stating which token was expected at a specific position.

tsc

src/parse.ts(12,18): error TS1005: ',' expected.

Common causes

How to fix it

Fix the syntax at the reported position

Go to the file/line/column and correct the missing or stray token

Use the right extension for JSX

Rename files containing JSX to .tsx so the parser enables JSX

shell

mv src/Card.ts src/Card.tsx

How to prevent it

Run tsc --noEmit and a formatter in CI to catch syntax errors, and keep JSX in .tsx files.

Frequently asked questions

What causes "TS1005 expected token"?

Type-checking fails with TS1005 stating which token was expected at a specific position.

How do I fix TS1005 expected token?

Fix the syntax at the reported position

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