web3.min.js is missing in ./node_modules/web3/dist

Question

I am following the below tutorial to create implement blockchain using web3.

https://medium.com/coinmonks/interacting-with-ethereum-smart-contracts-through-web3-js-e0efad17977

When I am using npm install ethereum/web3.js --save web3/dist is not getting created at all and is unable to find ./node_modules/web3/dist/web3.min.js.

On using npm install web3 --save web3/dist is getting created but web3.min.js is missing.

As per the tutorial and all other tutorials, need this in my script.

I need help!!!

Answer 1

This solved the issue:

npm install ethereum/web3.js#develop --save --verbose

Answer 2

try using this link. It is the cdn

<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/ethereum/[email protected]/dist/web3.min.js"></script>