It sounds like you're dealing with a Vite caching issue, which can sometimes happen when dependencies aren't properly resolved or cached files become inconsistent. Here are some steps that may help resolve the problem:

Clear Vite Cache and Temporary Files: Vite stores temporary files in node_modules/.vite, which can sometimes cause conflicts. Try removing this folder:

rm -rf node_modules/.vite

Delete node_modules and Lock Files: Sometimes simply reinstalling modules doesn’t fully reset the environment. Make sure to delete node_modules and any lock files (package-lock.json or yarn.lock), then reinstall everything fresh:

rm -rf node_modules package-lock.json npm install

Restart with a Fresh Build: Run the following commands to clear any stale builds and start fresh:

npm run build npm run dev

Check vite.config.js for Conflicting Plugins: If you’re using custom plugins or configurations in vite.config.js, try temporarily disabling them to see if they might be the source of the issue.

Update or Downgrade Vite: Certain Vite versions can have unique handling of dependencies. Try updating Vite or rolling back to a previous stable version:

npm install vite@latest

Check for Symlink Issues (on Windows): If you’re on Windows, symlinks in node_modules can sometimes cause issues, especially in virtualized environments like WSL. Running the project from the main filesystem may help if this is the case.

Hopefully, these steps help get your server running smoothly again. Let me know if you encounter any more issues!