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Lovable/Vite: Failed to resolve import

Exact error

[plugin:vite:import-analysis] Failed to resolve import "@/components/ui/x" from "src/..." Does the file exist?

What it means

Vite cannot find a file the code imports, often after the AI renamed or deleted a component.

Likely causes

• AI edit removed or renamed a file but left the import.
• Missing shadcn/ui component file.
• Case mismatch in the file name.

How to fix it

1. Check the file exists at the path (the @ alias maps to src/ in Lovable projects).

2. Ask Lovable explicitly: "Create the missing file src/components/ui/x.tsx" or restore it from version history.

3. If editing locally, add a missing shadcn component:

   npx shadcn@latest add dialog

Prevent this next time

• Connect the project to GitHub so every AI edit is versioned and reversible.
• Run `npm run build` locally or in CI before deploying an exported project.

Related errors

• Module not found: Can't resolve '...'
• Lovable app shows a blank white page after deploying elsewhere