How can I troubleshoot the 'no such file or directory' error during npm install?

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How can I troubleshoot the 'no such file or directory' error during npm install?
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To troubleshoot, first verify the package name in your `package.json` or command line. Next, check your current working directory in your terminal using `pwd` (on Linux/macOS) or `cd` (on Windows). If you're not in the project directory, you need to navigate to it before running `npm install`. Also, try deleting the `node_modules` folder and the `package-lock.json` (or `yarn.lock` if you use Yarn) file, then running `npm install` again. Finally, try using `npm cache clean --force` to clear the npm cache.