How to Fix the ActionQueueContext Error in a Next.js v14 Project

When working on my Next.js v14 project, I encountered a frustrating ActionQueueContext error. After trying several approaches, I finally resolved it by running the project in WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) instead of CMD Bash. Here’s a quick breakdown of my troubleshooting process and the final solution.

Troubleshooting Steps I Tried

Before switching to WSL, I attempted a few fixes that might work for others:

1. Switching VS Code's Integrated Terminal to CMD
   VS Code defaults to PowerShell, which sometimes causes unexpected behavior with Node.js projects. Switching to CMD as the terminal didn’t resolve the error for me, but it’s worth trying.

2. Running the Project in Incognito Mode on Chrome
   Incognito mode can bypass cached data and cookies that might interfere with the development server. Unfortunately, this also didn’t fix the issue in my case.

3. Inspecting Local Storage, Session Storage, and Cookies
   Using Chrome DevTools:

   • Navigate to the Application tab (≫ sign on the top menu bar).

   • Clear Local Storage, Session Storage, and Cookies. This step ensures the client-side data doesn’t conflict with your Next.js application, but it wasn’t the solution in my situation.

Final Solution: Running the Project in WSL

After these steps failed, I decided to open the project in WSL. Here’s how I fixed the error:

1. Installed WSL on my Windows machine if you haven’t already.
   (You can follow this guide for installation instructions.)

2. Opened the project in WSL using the WSL terminal.

    cd /path/to/your/project
   

3. Installed NVM and Node.js within WSL:

    curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.5/install.sh | bash
    source ~/.bashrc
    nvm install --lts
   

4. Ran the Next.js project from the WSL terminal:

     npm install
    npm run dev
   

Why This Worked

The root cause of the ActionQueueContext error appears to be an environment mismatch when using CMD or other terminals on Windows. WSL provides a Linux-like environment that resolves compatibility issues with Node.js and Next.js.

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I hope this article helps someone else troubleshoot their Next.js project! If you’ve encountered this error and found another fix, feel free to share your solution.