Problem with 'strapi generate' command: Error 'Couldn't find an API directory' when trying to add policy to an existing API

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System Information
  • Strapi Version: 5.4.0
  • Operating System: macOS
  • Database: SQLite
  • Node Version: v20.17.0
  • NPM Version: 10.8.2
  • Yarn Version: not used

Description:

Hello everyone,

I’m encountering an issue when trying to create a custom policy using the following command:

npm run strapi generate

When I select “Generate a policy for an API” and name the policy is-admin, I reach the step where it asks “Where do you want to add this policy?”. When I choose “Add policy to an existing API”, I get the following error:

[ERROR] Couldn't find an "api" directory

However, I do have a src/api/ folder in my project, containing subfolders like post, menu, header, etc., which are my various APIs.

What I’ve Checked So Far:

  • Directory Structure: The src/api/ folder is definitely present and contains subfolders with the API files.
  • Dependencies Integrity: I ran npm install and verified there are no vulnerabilities (npm audit shows 0 vulnerabilities).
  • Correct Naming of Folders: I have made sure the folder name is correctly spelled (api in lowercase), and everything seems to be named properly.
  • Build Process: I ran npm run build to ensure everything was properly compiled.

I cannot figure out why Strapi cannot find these APIs so I can add my new policy.

Has anyone else encountered this issue? Or could anyone help me figure this out? I really appreciate any assistance you can provide.

Thank you!