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Problem

  • In bun, err.stack can start with a bare Error line. The name and the message are missing. Repro: let f = new Function("return new TypeError('x')"); const e = f(); f = null; Bun.gc(true); e.stack gives Error\n at ... instead of TypeError: x\n at .... On a debug bun this breaks node's test-repl-tab-complete-nested-repls.js: an eden collection finishes before the uncaught error is printed.
  • Cause: ErrorInstance::reconcileWeakReferencesAtGCEnd (ErrorInstance.cpp:361) builds the final stack string of a live error as soon as one frame of its trace died. It does this through VM::onComputeErrorInfo, which only receives the frames (VM.h:176). Bun's callback therefore has no error to read name and message from and writes Error with no message.

Fix

  • ErrorInfoFunction gets a JSC::JSObject* errorInstance parameter, and ErrorInstance::computeErrorInfo passes this. This is the same shape as ErrorInfoFunctionJSValue.
  • The error is live in this phase: Heap::reconcileWeakReferencesAtGCEnd visits marked cells only. The callee reads the two properties out of the property storage, with no allocation of GC cells and no JS.
  • The only caller of the hook is computeErrorInfo. The bun side (callback change, pin bump, tests) is in the oven-sh/bun PR linked below.

Background

  • An ErrorInstance does not mark the callee and code block of its captured frames. When .stack is first read, bun formats the frames with the error's current name and message (onComputeErrorInfoJSValue).
  • If a frame dies before that read, the frames can no longer be formatted later. So the GC end phase formats them at once, with this hook, and materializeErrorInfoIfNeeded later installs that string as .stack unchanged.
  • Bun's .stack format starts with a name: message line (V8 style). JSC's own format has no such line, which is why the hook never needed the error before.

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ErrorInstance: pass the error to the onComputeErrorInfo hook
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ErrorInstance::reconcileWeakReferencesAtGCEnd materializes the stack
string of a live error when a frame of its stack trace died. The hook
that builds that string only received the frames, so the embedder could
not put the error's name and message on the first line. Pass the error
instance, like the onComputeErrorInfoJSValue hook already does.
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The stack formatting callback now receives the current ErrorInstance. The callback type and invocation both include this additional argument under USE(BUN_JSC_ADDITIONS).

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Layer / File(s) Summary
Stack formatting callback context
Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/VM.h, Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/ErrorInstance.cpp		 ErrorInfoFunction accepts an error object. computeErrorInfo passes the current ErrorInstance to onComputeErrorInfo.

Merge Risk: 🟡 Moderate · up to 0014b

This change updates the error-information callback contract used during stack materialization. It is not merge-ready until compatibility with existing callback registrations and supported Bun-enabled builds is confirmed or updated; otherwise stack generation could fail to compile or behave incorrectly.

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In `@Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/ErrorInstance.cpp`:
- Line 399: Add a regression test that explicitly exercises the
reconcileWeakReferencesAtGCEnd callback path, rather than only reading .stack
normally. Create an error with a custom name and message, trigger GC-end stack
materialization, and assert the resulting stack string preserves both values,
such as TypeError: x.

In `@Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/VM.h`:
- Line 180: Preserve the existing ErrorInfoFunction signature and introduce a
separate instance-aware callback type for the new behavior. Update only
registrations that require the instance-aware callback, leaving all other
ErrorInfoFunction consumers unchanged, and ensure the change builds with
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Comment thread Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/ErrorInstance.cpp
stackString = emptyString();
else
stackString = fn(vm, *m_stackTrace.get(), m_lineColumn.line, m_lineColumn.column, m_sourceURL, this->bunErrorData());
stackString = fn(vm, *m_stackTrace.get(), m_lineColumn.line, m_lineColumn.column, m_sourceURL, this, this->bunErrorData());

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🎯 Functional Correctness | 🔵 Trivial | 🏗️ Heavy lift

Add a regression test for GC-end stack materialization.

Force the reconcileWeakReferencesAtGCEnd path and verify that a custom error name and message produce a stack string such as TypeError: x. A normal .stack access test does not exercise this callback path.

Based on the PR objective, the regression must cover preservation of the error name and message during GC-end materialization.

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In `@Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/ErrorInstance.cpp` at line 399, Add a
regression test that explicitly exercises the reconcileWeakReferencesAtGCEnd
callback path, rather than only reading .stack normally. Create an error with a
custom name and message, trigger GC-end stack materialization, and assert the
resulting stack string preserves both values, such as TypeError: x.

Comment thread Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/VM.h
// which runs inside Heap::runEndPhase when a frame of a not yet materialized stack trace died; the returned
// string then becomes the error's final .stack. errorInstance is the error being formatted, so the embedder
// can still put its name and message on the first line. The function must not allocate GC cells or run JS.
using ErrorInfoFunction = WTF::Function<String(VM&, Vector<StackFrame>& stackTrace, unsigned& line, unsigned& column, String& sourceURL, JSC::JSObject* errorInstance, void* bunErrorData)>;

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#!/bin/bash
set -euo pipefail

rg -n -C 8 'onComputeErrorInfo|ErrorInfoFunction' Source/JavaScriptCore --glob '*.{cpp,h,mm}'

Repository: oven-sh/WebKit

Length of output: 2495

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printf '%s\n' '--- candidate files ---'
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printf '%s\n' '--- callback contract and registrations ---'
rg -n -C 10 'onComputeErrorInfo|ErrorInfoFunction' Source/JavaScriptCore --glob '*.{cpp,h,mm}'

Repository: oven-sh/WebKit

Length of output: 2495

🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/WebKit "ErrorInfoFunction" "onComputeErrorInfo"

💡 Result:

The term onComputeErrorInfo refers to an internal callback mechanism within the JavaScriptCore (JSC) engine, specifically utilized in the version maintained by the oven-sh/WebKit repository (often associated with the Bun runtime) [1][2][3]. It is defined as a callback on the JSC::VM object [1]. Its primary purpose is to allow the embedder (e.g., Bun) to customize how Error.prototype.stack strings are formatted [1][4]. By providing this callback, the runtime can ensure stack trace formatting remains compatible with other environments, such as V8/Node.js [1][3]. When an ErrorInstance object needs to compute its stack information, it checks for this callback [2]. If the callback function is defined, it is executed to generate the stack string using custom logic; otherwise, the engine falls back to its default stack trace generation method [2].

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set -euo pipefail
for rev in 6d0f3aac0b817cc01a846b3754b21271adedac12 df660a83e0a3619c7f3a9eb498df63198ec45dab d5ed1db1b92f489e7c62b84b2138950866f650ae; do
  echo "--- $rev VM.h ---"
  curl -L --fail --silent --show-error "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/oven-sh/WebKit/$rev/Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/VM.h" |
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  curl -L --fail --silent --show-error "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/oven-sh/WebKit/$rev/Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/ErrorInstance.cpp" |
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done
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curl -L --fail --silent --show-error 'https://api.github.com/repos/oven-sh/WebKit/git/trees/main?recursive=1' |
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Repository: oven-sh/WebKit

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"ErrorInfoFunction" "void* bunErrorData"

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In the Bun runtime, void* bunErrorData is an internal pointer used in C++ and Zig bindings to propagate error-related metadata through Bun's error-handling and stack trace formatting paths [1]. It is not a public API, but rather a mechanism for the engine's internal internals to manage context when processing error information between the JavaScriptCore (JSC) engine and Bun's own runtime logic [2][3][4]. Key details include: * Contextual Propagation: This pointer is threaded through various internal functions, such as computeErrorInfoToJSValue and computeErrorInfoWrapperToString, which are responsible for generating and formatting stack traces for JavaScript errors [2][5][3][4]. * Implementation: It appears in function signatures as an optional or contextual parameter [1]. In many implementations, it is marked as UNUSED_PARAM(bunErrorData) when not specifically required for a given sub-routine, indicating that it serves as a placeholder for extensible error context [2][5][4]. * Finalization: A no-op finalizer function, BunerrorInstancefinalize(void* bunErrorData), is defined in Bun's C++ bindings to safely handle this data during the error object's lifecycle [1][6]. This mechanism is part of the implementation details of Bun's integration with JavaScriptCore and is subject to change as the runtime evolves [1]. It is not intended for use by developers building applications with Bun.

Citations:

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"onComputeErrorInfo" "bunErrorData"

💡 Result:

In the context of the Bun runtime, onComputeErrorInfo and bunErrorData refer to internal mechanisms and callback structures used for handling error stack traces and metadata within the engine [1]. These are primarily identified in internal WebKit-to-Bun integration discussions regarding how error objects are processed during garbage collection (GC) and stack trace materialization [1]. Specifically: - onComputeErrorInfo refers to an internal callback (sometimes noted as onComputeErrorInfoJSValue or related to VM callbacks) used to compute or format error information, such as names and messages, when capturing stack traces [1]. - bunErrorData appears to be a reference to internal data structures or states associated with these error objects, which in certain contexts (such as during GC finalization) were noted as not being correctly populated or accessible [1]. These components are internal to the Bun runtime's engine integration and are not intended for use in user-land application code. They relate to low-level engineering challenges in ensuring that error stack strings are correctly cached and formatted without causing performance or memory issues during garbage collection [1].

Citations:

🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/bun/pull/23122 "onComputeErrorInfo"

💡 Result:

There is no widely documented or standard public API or function named onComputeErrorInfo in major software frameworks. Based on available information, the term appears in the context of internal development or specialized patches, specifically within the source code of the Bun runtime, where it is associated with internal error-handling and stack trace data propagation mechanisms [1]. No public documentation exists for this symbol as a general-purpose programming construct.

Citations:

🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/bun/pull/34408 "onComputeErrorInfo"

💡 Result:

The term onComputeErrorInfo refers to an internal callback mechanism used within the JavaScript engine's stack trace management, specifically observed in implementations related to the Bun runtime and WebKit [1]. It is primarily associated with how error objects format and cache stack traces [1]. When an error's stack trace is accessed, the engine uses this callback to compute or materialize the error information, such as the error name and message, to ensure the stack string is formatted correctly [1]. In contexts involving garbage collection (GC), this mechanism is used to handle the serialization and caching of stack frames when an ErrorInstance is finalized, ensuring that error details remain available even after specific frame references are released [1]. Because this is a low-level engine detail rather than a public-facing API, it is not typically encountered by application developers and is managed internally by the JavaScript virtual machine [1].

Citations:

🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/bun "onComputeErrorInfo =" "ErrorInfoFunction"

💡 Result:

In the context of the Bun runtime, onComputeErrorInfo is a hook (specifically an internal VM callback) used to manage the formatting and computation of error stack traces [1][2]. It is part of the machinery that bridges JavaScript error instances with the underlying JavaScriptCore (JSC) engine's stack handling [1][3]. When an error's.stack property is accessed in Bun, the runtime uses this mechanism—often via wrappers like computeErrorInfoWrapperToJSValue or computeErrorInfoToString—to format the stack trace [1][4][2]. This process respects standard JavaScript behavior, such as Error.prepareStackTrace, while handling internal engine-level requirements for capturing and finalizing stack information [1][4][5][3]. The term ErrorInfoFunction refers to the type or signature of the callback function registered to this hook [2]. These callbacks are responsible for processing frame information, which may include retrieving function names, source URLs, and line/column numbers [1][4][6]. The runtime ensures that these callbacks operate safely across various contexts, including during garbage collection finalization, where access to live JavaScript objects must be strictly managed to prevent crashes or illegal memory access [4][2].

Citations:

🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/bun/blob "vm.onComputeErrorInfo"

💡 Result:

The term vm.onComputeErrorInfo is not a public API, documented method, or standard feature of Bun or any common JavaScript environment [1][2][3]. Based on an analysis of the Bun project source code, this term appears to be a misinterpretation or a non-standard reference to internal implementation details. The Bun codebase contains various internal mechanisms for handling errors, such as: 1. Internal error handling functions like onUnhandledRejection within the VirtualMachine implementation [1][2][3]. 2. Error reporting components such as the bun-error package, which is used internally for rendering stack traces in development tools [4][5]. 3. Native C++/Zig bindings (e.g., in NodeVM.cpp or VirtualMachine.zig) that manage exception propagation and stack trace formatting [1][6][7]. There is no public or documented API named vm.onComputeErrorInfo. If you encountered this name in a stack trace or an error message, it is likely an internal identifier specific to a certain version of the runtime or a misunderstanding of an internal stack frame.

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🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/bun/blob "onComputeErrorInfo ="

💡 Result:

The term onComputeErrorInfo refers to an internal C++ function within the Bun runtime codebase [1]. It is not a standard public API, library function, or documented feature intended for external use [2]. Specifically, it appears in the context of Bun's JavaScriptCore (JSC) bindings, where it is used to manage or generate error information, such as formatting stack traces or preparing error data for JavaScript environments [1]. Because it is part of the internal implementation details of the Bun runtime, its signature and purpose are subject to change and are not documented for developers building applications with Bun [2]. If you encountered this term in a stack trace or debugger while working with Bun, it indicates you are looking at the runtime's internal handling of JavaScript exceptions and error objects [1][3]. For handling errors in Bun applications, you should rely on standard JavaScript mechanisms such as try-catch blocks and the native Error object, or refer to the official Bun documentation for runtime-specific error handling utilities.

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site:github.com/oven-sh/bun/blob "onComputeErrorInfo(" "computeErrorInfo"

💡 Result:

The term onComputeErrorInfo refers to an internal C++ function within the Bun JavaScript runtime [1][2][3]. It is part of the machinery used to process, format, and manage error stack traces when interacting with the JavaScriptCore (JSC) engine [1][2][3]. Specifically, this function and its associated variants (such as computeErrorInfoWithoutPrepareStackTrace and computeErrorInfoWithPrepareStackTrace) are defined within Bun's source code (e.g., in src/bun.js/bindings/FormatStackTraceForJS.cpp) to handle the customization and string representation of error stack traces [2][3]. It facilitates the integration between Bun's error reporting logic and JavaScriptCore's error handling, ensuring that stack traces are correctly formatted, source positions are adjusted, and potentially custom Error.prepareStackTrace callbacks are respected [4][2][3]. This function is an implementation detail of the Bun runtime's internal C++ and Zig bindings and is not intended for use in user-space application code [5]. It exists to support Bun's features like dev server error overlays and runtime error reporting [6][5].

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🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/bun "computeErrorInfoToJSValue" "onComputeErrorInfo"

💡 Result:

In the context of the Bun runtime, computeErrorInfoToJSValue and onComputeErrorInfo refer to internal mechanisms used by the JavaScriptCore (JSC) engine to materialize and format stack traces for Error instances [1][2]. computeErrorInfoToJSValue is an internal C++ function used by Bun to compute and transform error information (such as stack traces, line numbers, and file paths) into a JavaScript value [1][3]. It is typically invoked during the materialization of an error's stack trace, often when the.stack property of an Error object is accessed [4][5]. This function handles the complex logic of converting internal stack frame data into the formatted string that users expect to see in the.stack property, while also taking into account user-defined customizations like Error.prepareStackTrace [4]. onComputeErrorInfo is a hook (registered via vm.setOnComputeErrorInfo) that allows the runtime to supply a callback for computing error information [1][6]. Specifically: 1. vm.setOnComputeErrorInfo sets a callback used for generating the error's string representation (often used when the instance itself is not available, such as during garbage collection finalization) [1][5][6]. 2. vm.setOnComputeErrorInfoJSValue sets a more advanced callback (computeErrorInfoWrapperToJSValue) that receives the Error instance, allowing for full integration with JavaScript-level features like Error.prepareStackTrace [1][4][6]. These mechanisms are deeply integrated into Bun's bindings to ensure that stack traces are generated lazily and correctly, handling edge cases such as throwing getters, re-entry during stack formatting, and memory management during garbage collection [4][5][7]. When an error's stack trace is accessed, the runtime uses these hooks to bridge C++ internal frame data with JavaScript's execution context [4][6].

Citations:

🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/bun "computeErrorInfoWrapperToString" "onComputeErrorInfo"

💡 Result:

The symbols computeErrorInfoWrapperToString and onComputeErrorInfo are internal implementation details within the Bun runtime, specifically related to its JavaScriptCore (JSC) bindings and error stack trace handling [1][2][3]. These functions are part of the mechanism Bun uses to manage and format JavaScript Error object stack traces, particularly during Garbage Collection (GC) finalization [1][2]. Key context regarding these symbols: 1. computeErrorInfoWrapperToString: This function is involved in the call path for formatting stack traces when an error occurs [1][4]. It handles the conversion of error information to a string representation, including necessary tasks like source mapping [1]. In internal implementations, it has been used to manage atom string table swapping during GC finalization to prevent race conditions when running off-thread [1]. 2. onComputeErrorInfo: This refers to a registration mechanism (often invoked via setOnComputeErrorInfo) used to define the callback logic for how Bun computes error information [1]. It routes error processing through specific formatting functions—such as computeErrorInfoToString and computeErrorInfoWithoutPrepareStackTrace—ensuring that stack traces are handled correctly within Bun's execution environment [1]. These symbols are not part of the public JavaScript API; they are internal C++/Zig-based implementation details of the Bun runtime engine used to ensure that stack traces are generated and managed safely, even when triggered by the GC finalizer or during cross-thread operations [1][2]. Modifications to these internal paths are typically found in Bun's open-source repository when addressing issues related to runtime crashes or stack trace materialization [1][2][5].

Citations:

🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/bun "onComputeErrorInfoJSValue"

💡 Result:

onComputeErrorInfoJSValue is a specific internal callback mechanism used within the Bun runtime and its associated WebKit-based engine [1]. It is primarily responsible for processing error information—specifically retrieving and formatting an error's name and message—when the.stack property of an Error object is accessed for the first time [1]. In the context of the Bun/WebKit architecture, when a stack trace is requested, onComputeErrorInfoJSValue receives the ErrorInstance to read its properties and construct the formatted error string (e.g., Error: [message]\n at...) [1]. This mechanism is part of how the runtime handles error object lifecycle and garbage collection, ensuring that stack strings are cached or materialized correctly even when individual frames or objects are garbage collected [1]. It is an internal implementation detail of the JavaScript engine and is not a public-facing API for general-purpose application development [1].

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site:github.com/oven-sh/bun/pull/23122 "bunErrorData"

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bunErrorData is an internal, low-level pointer used within the Bun runtime's source code, specifically for managing error-related information during execution [1][2]. It is not a public API, documented feature, or exposed property for JavaScript developers to use directly [3][2]. In the context of the Bun codebase, bunErrorData is a void* pointer threaded through various error-info handling functions and bindings [1][3][2]. It is primarily utilized in the interface between the JavaScript engine (WebKit/JavaScriptCore) and Bun's internal Zig-based implementation to propagate optional error metadata or data structures [1][2]. Key technical aspects include: - Internal Use Only: It is defined and consumed exclusively within C++ and Zig bindings for the runtime [1][4][2]. - Error Finalization: It is associated with mechanisms for handling error instances, including a no-op finalizer (BunerrorInstancefinalize) intended to manage the lifecycle or cleanup of error-related memory [1][4]. - Propagation: It is passed through various wrappers—such as computeErrorInfoToJSValue—to ensure that context regarding errors is correctly propagated through the runtime's internal stack tracing and error-reporting logic [3][2]. Because it is an implementation detail of the runtime's internal architecture, developers cannot interact with it in JavaScript code [3][2]. If you encounter mentions of it in error logs or source code, it signifies internal engine processes related to stack trace formatting or garbage collection of error objects [5][4].

Citations:

🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/bun/pull/34408 "setOnComputeErrorInfo"

💡 Result:

The term setOnComputeErrorInfo does not refer to a standard public-facing API in common programming languages or frameworks. Instead, it is associated with internal implementation details within the Bun JavaScript runtime, specifically concerning how error stack traces are handled [1]. In the context of the Bun project and its underlying WebKit-based engine, onComputeErrorInfo refers to an internal callback mechanism used by the virtual machine (VM) to compute and format error information, such as names and messages, for stack traces [1]. Specifically, technical discussions regarding Bun's error handling have referenced the need to manage how these strings are cached and retrieved, particularly when error instances are processed by the garbage collector (GC) finalizer [1]. Developers typically do not interact with a function named setOnComputeErrorInfo. It is an internal VM-level callback, and modifications or discussions surrounding it are generally confined to the maintenance of the runtime's engine core [1].

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🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/bun/pull/34408 "setOnComputeErrorInfoJSValue"

💡 Result:

The identifier setOnComputeErrorInfoJSValue refers to an internal virtual machine callback mechanism within the Bun runtime's integration with WebKit [1]. It is used to handle the generation and formatting of stack trace strings for JavaScript Error instances [1]. When an error's stack trace is accessed, the runtime invokes this callback to read the error's name and message properties from the Error instance, allowing it to format the stack trace appropriately (e.g., as "Error: the message\n at...") [1]. This mechanism is part of Bun's effort to manage stack string caching, particularly during garbage collection finalization, ensuring that error details are correctly captured even when an error object's underlying properties might otherwise be inaccessible or expensive to retrieve [1]. It is an internal implementation detail of the JavaScript engine and is not intended for use in standard application-level JavaScript code [1].

Citations:

🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/bun/blob/b0a6feca57bf5c2a9ec2ef9773499cab7d904b30/src/bun.js/bindings/ZigGlobalObject.cpp "setOnComputeErrorInfo"

💡 Result:

setOnComputeErrorInfo is a C++ callback registration method used within the JavaScriptCore (JSC) Virtual Machine, specifically utilized in the Bun runtime [1][2]. It allows developers to register a custom callback function that handles the computation or formatting of error information, such as stack traces and source mapping data, for JavaScript errors [1][2]. This mechanism is part of the infrastructure used by Bun to integrate its custom error handling and source mapping logic with the underlying JavaScriptCore engine [1][2]. When an error occurs, the runtime can invoke the registered callback to process stack trace details (such as line and column numbers) and source URLs [1][2]. This is particularly important for managing how error information is materialized or formatted, including handling scenarios like garbage collection finalization where standard JavaScript execution environments might not be available [2]. The method is typically paired with setOnComputeErrorInfoJSValue, which handles cases where error information needs to be converted into a JavaScript value [1].

Citations:

🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/bun/blob/1cc83768/src/bun.js/bindings/FormatStackTraceForJS.h "computeErrorInfo"

💡 Result:

computeErrorInfo is not a standard public API, function, or library keyword in general programming or common JavaScript runtimes. It appears as an internal implementation detail within the Bun runtime, specifically associated with internal C++ bindings for handling error stack traces [1]. Within the Bun codebase, computeErrorInfo relates to wrapper functions used for JavaScriptCore (JSC) error info callbacks [1]. These wrappers, such as computeErrorInfoWrapperToString and computeErrorInfoWrapperToJSValue, are involved in processing stack traces and error data to convert them into formats that can be handled by or presented to the JavaScript environment [1]. It is not intended for use in user-level application code.

Citations:

🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/bun/pull/23122 "ErrorInfoFunction"

💡 Result:

ErrorInfoFunction is not a standalone function in a general programming language, but rather refers to specific internal mechanisms within the Bun runtime [1]. Specifically, it relates to internal "error-info paths" used by the Bun engine to propagate error data, such as a void* bunErrorData, through its C++ and Zig bindings [1]. These functions are used in the context of handling JavaScript errors and stack traces within the Bun codebase [1].

Citations:

🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/bun/pull/23122 "computeErrorInfoToString"

💡 Result:

computeErrorInfoToString is a static C++ function within the Bun runtime, specifically located in files such as src/bun.js/bindings/FormatStackTraceForJS.cpp and src/bun.js/bindings/ZigGlobalObject.cpp [1][2]. It is responsible for generating a string representation of error information, such as stack traces [1]. The function operates by calling computeErrorInfoWithoutPrepareStackTrace, passing null pointers for the global objects and the error instance [1][2]. This design ensures that it provides a specific path for formatting error data that avoids triggering user-defined prepareStackTrace logic, making it safe for use in contexts like garbage collection finalizers [3][4]. It is closely related to computeErrorInfoWrapperToString, which acts as a wrapper used by the Bun VM to bridge error info processing, handle exception scopes, and ensure thread-safe access to atom string tables during error formatting [1][4].

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🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/bun/pull/34408 "ErrorInfoFunction" "JSObject"

💡 Result:

There is no standard or widely documented JavaScript object or function called ErrorInfoFunction. The term ErrorInfo appears in the context of specific low-level system integrations within JavaScript engines like WebKit and runtime projects such as Bun [1]. In these technical contexts, related terminology includes: VM::onComputeErrorInfoWithInstance: This is an internal callback mechanism within the WebKit engine (used by runtimes like Bun) designed to handle the computation of error information (such as stack traces, error names, and messages) [1]. It is often used to ensure that error details remain available even when objects are processed by the garbage collector finalizer [1]. In other programming environments, similar names exist for error-handling structures, such as the ErrorInfo struct in C++ (used in the Nix package manager) [2] or ErrorInfoBase in LLVM [3], but these are not related to a JavaScript object called ErrorInfoFunction.

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🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/bun/pull/34408 "bunErrorData" "JSObject"

💡 Result:

bunErrorData is not a JSObject, nor is it a publicly accessible object within the Bun JavaScript API. Instead, it is an internal C/C++ pointer type used within Bun's source code bindings [1][2][3]. In Bun's implementation, bunErrorData appears as a void pointer (void*) used in internal functions that handle error stack traces and garbage collection finalization [1][2][3]. It is passed to functions such as computeErrorInfoToJSValue and BunerrorInstancefinalize, where it is typically marked as unused (UNUSED_PARAM(bunErrorData)) [1][2][3]. According to Bun's repository documentation, this internal data is not currently populated, and issues related to error handling in stack traces have noted that it remains unused in existing workflows [4].

Citations:

🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/bun/blob "onComputeErrorInfoWithInstance"

💡 Result:

The term onComputeErrorInfoWithInstance does not refer to a public API, standard library function, or documented user-facing feature. Instead, it appears to be an internal, private helper function or identifier used within the source code of the Bun runtime, specifically in files responsible for binding JavaScriptCore (JSC) to Bun's internal implementation [1][2]. In the Bun codebase, related logic appears in files such as FormatStackTraceForJS.cpp, where internal mechanisms handle the conversion of error information and stack traces into strings for debugging or logging [1]. These internal functions are part of the machinery that bridges native code (written in Zig or C++) with the JavaScript engine, often managing stack trace materialization or exception handling [1][3][4][2]. Because this is an internal implementation detail of the Bun engine, it is not intended for use in user-level JavaScript applications and may change or be removed during internal refactoring without notice. If you are encountering this term in a stack trace or debugger, it is likely indicating that an error occurred within the core runtime bindings of Bun.

Citations:

🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/bun/blob "setOnComputeErrorInfoWithInstance"

💡 Result:

Based on an analysis of the Bun source code repository, there is no public API, internal function, or exported symbol named setOnComputeErrorInfoWithInstance. The codebase extensively utilizes internal bindings for error handling, stack trace formatting, and JavaScriptCore (JSC) integration [1][2][3][4][5][6]. Specifically, Bun employs mechanisms for computing and formatting error information, such as computeErrorInfoWrapperToString and computeErrorInfoWrapperToJSValue [1], but these are internal implementation details rather than a configurable function matching the name provided. The reference appears to be a misunderstanding or a misidentification of internal components used by Bun to manage JSC ErrorInstances, stack frames, and error code caching [2][3][7][8].

Citations:

🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/bun/pull/34408 "onComputeErrorInfoWithInstance"

💡 Result:

The function onComputeErrorInfoWithInstance is an optional callback introduced in WebKit to improve error handling, specifically within the context of error stack strings and garbage collection (GC) [1]. It was implemented as part of a WebKit update (referenced as #302) to allow for more nuanced error information retrieval [1]. Key technical aspects include: - Purpose: It provides a mechanism for the VM to compute error information (such as name and message) while having access to the specific JSObject instance [1]. - Relationship to Existing APIs: It is similar in shape to the existing onComputeErrorInfo callback but includes an additional JSObject* parameter [1]. It is designed to be preferred by ErrorInstance::computeErrorInfo when the callback is set, while maintaining backward compatibility by leaving the existing callback untouched [1]. - Implementation Context: The callback is primarily used in scenarios involving the GC finalizer, where it is critical to retrieve error details without triggering new allocations or running user code, which could lead to stability issues during the GC process [1]. Efforts to utilize this callback have faced challenges regarding memory safety, particularly concerning reading properties from instances during the finalization phase [1].

Citations:

🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/WebKit "onComputeErrorInfoWithInstance"

💡 Result:

onComputeErrorInfoWithInstance is an internal function pointer (specifically a callback or hook) used within the JavaScriptCore (JSC) engine, the JavaScript engine that powers WebKit and Bun [1]. It is defined and utilized within the context of the Virtual Machine (VM) and ErrorInstance classes [1]. Its primary purpose is to provide a mechanism for customizing or computing error information (such as stack traces) for error objects [1]. Key points regarding its role: - It is triggered during the process of materializing error information (computeErrorInfo) when an error object is being processed [1]. - When defined, this hook allows the engine to retrieve or format stack trace information, line numbers, columns, and source URLs dynamically, rather than relying solely on the default engine behavior [1]. - In projects like Bun, this mechanism is used to integrate custom error data (bunErrorData) into the standard JavaScript error reporting flow [1]. Because this is a low-level internal API within the JavaScriptCore source code, it is not intended for use by general application developers writing standard JavaScript or TypeScript; it is part of the engine's internal implementation for handling error objects and diagnostic metadata [1].

Citations:

🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/WebKit/blob/6d0f3aac0b817cc01a846b3754b21271adedac12/Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/VM.h "using ErrorInfoFunction"

💡 Result:

The match is at lines 2498–2499 in VM.h:

using ErrorInfoFunction =
    WTF::Function<String(VM&, Vector<StackFrame>& stackTrace,
                         unsigned& line, unsigned& column,
                         String& sourceURL, void* bunErrorData)>;

It is guarded by #if USE(BUN_JSC_ADDITIONS). [1]

🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/WebKit/pull/302 "ErrorInfoFunction"

💡 Result:

No indexed results were found for site:github.com/oven-sh/WebKit/pull/302 "ErrorInfoFunction".[1]

The repository is related to Bun’s WebKit fork, but the specific pull request or term did not appear in search results.[2]

🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/WebKit "onComputeErrorInfoWithInstance" "ErrorInfoFunction"

💡 Result:

The term onComputeErrorInfo refers to a callback mechanism within the JavaScriptCore (JSC) engine, specifically utilized by runtimes like Bun [1]. It allows the embedder to customize how Error.prototype.stack strings are generated and formatted [2][1]. In the JavaScriptCore codebase, specifically within ErrorInstance.cpp, the VM (Virtual Machine) class maintains a callback function that is invoked during error info computation [2]. When an error occurs and its stack trace needs to be materialized, the engine checks if this callback is defined [2]. If it is, the engine delegates the formatting of the stack trace to this function—often referred to in implementation contexts as an ErrorInfoFunction—allowing the runtime to enforce specific behaviors, such as matching V8's stack trace format for Node.js compatibility [2][1]. If no such callback is provided, the engine falls back to its default behavior, which involves calculating line and column information and generating a standard stack trace string via the interpreter [2]. A related callback, onComputeErrorInfoJSValue, also exists within JSC to handle cases where the returned error info needs to be represented as a JavaScript value [2].

Citations:

🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/WebKit/commit "onComputeErrorInfoWithInstance"

💡 Result:

onComputeErrorInfoWithInstance is an optional callback mechanism introduced in the WebKit engine (specifically within the JavaScriptCore VM) to facilitate the handling of error information, particularly during garbage collection (GC) finalization [1]. Key details regarding onComputeErrorInfoWithInstance include: * Purpose: It allows embedders (like the Bun runtime) to compute or cache error details (such as the name and message) for Error instances without relying on standard property lookups that might trigger allocations within the JS heap—an action typically forbidden during GC finalization [1]. * Mechanism: It serves as an extension to an existing onComputeErrorInfo callback [1]. While the original callback focuses on general error info, onComputeErrorInfoWithInstance provides the additional JSObject* instance, enabling more specific property retrieval from the error instance itself [1]. * Usage in Runtimes: Runtimes like Bun use this mechanism to safely derive error name and message information on the finalizer path. Because standard property lookup (e.g., via getDirect) could potentially cause memory allocations if the property table was cleared or unpinned during GC marking, this callback is designed to provide a safe, allocation-free path for accessing these properties [1]. * Design Constraints: Because it operates in the context of a GC finalizer, implementers must avoid any operations that perform JS heap allocations or execute user-defined code [1]. As noted in development discussions for the WebKit and Bun integration, there are strict requirements regarding how these objects are accessed to ensure system stability [1].

Citations:

🌐 Web query:

"6d0f3aac0b817cc01a846b3754b21271adedac12" "ErrorInfoFunction"

💡 Result:

The string 6d0f3aa is a specific Git commit SHA (or tag identifier) for a version of the WebKit engine [1][2][3]. This specific commit is notably used by the Bun JavaScript runtime [4][5], and it appears in file paths and build logs associated with Bun's internal dependency management [3]. There is no singular entity called ErrorInfoFunction. Instead, the term likely stems from a user encountering an error message or debugging output that combined these two concepts: 1. WebKit/Bun Debugging: In the context of the WebKit source code at this specific commit, there are various internal functions related to error handling, such as ErrorInstance::computeErrorInfo [6] or error handling mechanisms in the JavaScriptCore interpreter [7]. If you are seeing this string in a crash log or stack trace, it indicates that the error originated within the JavaScriptCore engine (the engine powering Bun) at that specific version [3][6]. 2. ErrorInfo Function in Other Environments: Separately, there are well-known, unrelated functions named ErrorInfo in other development ecosystems: - WINDEV/WEBDEV: A built-in function called ErrorInfo is used to retrieve details about the last error that occurred in a WLanguage component [8][9]. - Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: There is an ErrorInfo data type used for structured error handling [10]. - PHP: PDO::errorInfo is a method used to fetch extended error information associated with database operations [11]. - Power Apps: Users may refer to the "ErrorInfo function" when discussing debugging tools (like Monitor) used to troubleshoot issues with functions like Patch [12]. If you are debugging a crash, you are likely looking at a stack trace from a Bun or WebKit-based application where an error occurred within the engine's internal code [3]. If you are looking for how to handle errors in a specific language, please clarify if you are working with WINDEV, PHP, or another platform [8][11].

Citations:

🌐 Web query:

"5488984d20e0dbfe4be2c3ba8fb18eb81a5e0e8b" "ErrorInfoFunction"

💡 Result:

The string 5488984 refers to a specific Git commit hash associated with an autobuild of the WebKit engine used by the Bun JavaScript runtime [1][2][3]. This specific build (often referenced as autobuild-5488984d...) was notable for addressing issues related to ESM (ECMAScript Module) diamond-dependency deadlocks [3]. ErrorInfoFunction does not refer to a single, universally defined standard function. Instead, it appears in several distinct programming contexts: 1. PC SOFT (WINDEV/WEBDEV): ErrorInfo is a well-known WLanguage function used to retrieve detailed information about the last error encountered in a component [4][5][6]. It provides access to various error attributes like the error message, line number, and stack trace [5][6]. 2. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: There is an ErrorInfo data type used for structured error handling, allowing developers to create collectable and actionable error messages [7]. 3. Java/Custom Implementations: ErrorInfoFunction can also appear in specific Java library or framework contexts (such as in XML pipeline processing) as a class or method used to extract error properties [8]. 4. Power Apps: While there is no dedicated "ErrorInfo" function in Power Apps, the term is sometimes colloquially used in community forums when discussing debugging strategies involving error handling [9]. If you encountered this in a stack trace or code, the context (such as the language or framework) is critical to determining which definition applies. [4][7][8]

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🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/WebKit/pull "bunErrorData" "JSObject*"

💡 Result:

There is no documented public API or standard JavaScript object known as bunErrorData in the Bun runtime. Based on technical documentation and source code analysis of the Bun project, the identifier bunErrorData does not appear as an exposed interface, class, or JSObject in the Bun API. The term likely results from a misunderstanding or a typo related to one of the following: 1. Bun.ErrorLike: This is the official TypeScript interface used by Bun to represent error objects [1]. It provides a standardized structure for error handling, including properties such as message, name, stack, code, errno, syscall, and cause [1]. 2. Node.js Error Constants: Bun provides compatibility with Node.js modules, which include various error-related constants such as ENODATA [2] or Z_DATA_ERROR [3], which may appear in codebases during debugging or stack trace analysis. 3. Internal Engine Implementation: Bun is built on a modified version of JavaScriptCore (JSC). In the internal source code, there are numerous C++ definitions, structures, and constants used by the engine (often prefixed with terms like JSC or related to JSObject) [4][5][6]. However, these are internal implementation details used for engine-native features (such as Bun's FFI subsystem) and are not intended for use as public-facing JavaScript objects [4][5]. If you encountered "bunErrorData" in a specific error message, stack trace, or debugging context, it is highly likely to be a local variable, a proprietary log key, or an internal identifier within a specific library or application rather than a core Bun runtime feature. [4][1]

Citations:

🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/WebKit "ErrorInfoFunction =" "JSObject* errorInstance"

💡 Result:

The expression ErrorInfoFunction = JSObject* errorInstance is not a standard JavaScript or C++ syntax but rather appears to be a pseudocode representation or a specific internal notation related to the JavaScriptCore (JSC) engine, which powers environments like WebKit and Bun [1][2]. In the context of the JavaScriptCore engine source code: 1. JSObject* represents a pointer to a JavaScript object within the engine's memory space [3][4][5]. 2. ErrorInstance is a specific C++ class in JavaScriptCore that inherits from JSObject and is used to represent JavaScript error objects (e.g., Error, TypeError, RangeError) [1][5]. 3. The expression likely describes a relationship where an error-handling function or process is expected to operate on an instance of an Error object [1]. There is no native JavaScript function named ErrorInfoFunction. If you encountered this in a specific codebase or documentation, it is likely a custom-defined identifier or an internal helper function within that project's bridge or FFI (Foreign Function Interface) layer [2]. If you are working with Bun or WebKit internals, this may refer to how the engine handles or serializes error messages [1][2].

Citations:

🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/bun/blob/1cc83768/src/bun.js/bindings/ZigGlobalObject.cpp "setOnComputeErrorInfo("

💡 Result:

setOnComputeErrorInfo is an internal configuration method used within the Bun runtime, specifically within its integration with the JavaScriptCore (JSC) engine [1]. It is used to register a callback function that handles the computation or retrieval of error information for the virtual machine (VM) [1]. In the Bun source code, this function is typically invoked alongside setOnComputeErrorInfoJSValue and setComputeLineColumnWithSourcemap to define how the runtime processes error diagnostics, such as converting error information into strings or JavaScript values, and how it handles source map lookups for stack traces [1]. It is not a standard public API for JavaScript developers but rather a low-level binding used during the initialization of the Bun runtime environment [1].

Citations:

🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/bun/blob/1cc83768/src/bun.js/bindings/ZigGlobalObject.cpp "setOnComputeErrorInfoJSValue("

💡 Result:

setOnComputeErrorInfoJSValue is an internal function used within the Bun JavaScript runtime, specifically in the integration between the JavaScriptCore engine and the Zig-based infrastructure [1]. It is part of the virtual machine configuration, allowing the engine to define how error information is converted into a JavaScript value [1]. Based on its usage in the Bun codebase, it is a low-level binding intended for internal runtime operations rather than public API usage [1]. Its primary purpose is to help the JavaScriptCore VM handle and report error information efficiently by setting a callback or handler for computing error metadata as a JSValue [1].

Citations:

🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/bun/blob/1cc83768/src/bun.js/bindings/FormatStackTraceForJS.cpp "computeErrorInfoToString("

💡 Result:

The function computeErrorInfoToString is an internal C++ function located in the Bun runtime source code, specifically within the file src/bun.js/bindings/FormatStackTraceForJS.cpp [1]. It is used by the Bun engine to process stack trace information and convert error details into a string format [1]. The function takes arguments including the JavaScript virtual machine (JSC::VM), a vector representing the stack trace, and references to line, column, and source URL information [1]. It internally calls another function, computeErrorInfoWithoutPrepareStackTrace, to perform the actual formatting of error information [1]. As an internal binding implementation detail, this function is not intended for use in user-level JavaScript code.

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🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/bun/pull/34408 "existing callback"

💡 Result:

In software development, the term existing callback refers to a callback function that is already implemented, registered, or currently in use within a system, API, or codebase [1]. The phrase is typically used in the context of maintaining backward compatibility or when extending functionality [1]. When developers introduce a new feature or a new callback that performs a similar task, they may refer to the original, previously established function as the existing callback [1]. This distinction is often made to clarify that: 1. The existing callback remains untouched and continues to function as originally intended, ensuring that legacy code or dependent processes do not break [1]. 2. The system may provide an alternative or updated mechanism (the new callback) while keeping the existing callback as a fallback or default option [1]. In practice, this allows developers to transition to newer APIs or more specific implementations without requiring a complete rewrite of systems that rely on the original behavior [1].

Citations:

🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/bun "setOnComputeErrorInfo" "sourceURL" "bunErrorData"

💡 Result:

In the Bun runtime, setOnComputeErrorInfo refers to an internal C++ hook (and related C++ bindings) used by the JavaScriptCore (JSC) engine to manage how error information, specifically stack traces and source locations, is formatted and materialized [1][2][3]. The bunErrorData parameter is an opaque pointer (void*) used to propagate internal error context through these error-processing paths [4]. It is passed through various internal functions—such as computeErrorInfoWrapperToString and computeErrorInfoWrapperToJSValue—which handle the logic for generating error messages, formatting stack frames, and interacting with user-defined Error.prepareStackTrace callbacks [1][2][3]. Key technical details regarding these components include: - Purpose: These hooks are part of Bun's internal machinery for handling error stack traces, sourcemap integration, and the materialization of error properties (like line, column, and sourceURL) [5][6]. - Data Propagation: The bunErrorData pointer allows Bun to thread necessary state through the error-handling pipeline without exposing it to the user-level JavaScript environment [4]. - Error Handling: When the engine needs to materialize error info (e.g., when accessing.stack), it invokes these wrappers. Logic exists to ensure that if a user-supplied Error.prepareStackTrace function throws, the exception is swallowed or cleared to prevent engine crashes and ensure consistent behavior [3][7]. - Internal Nature: These symbols and parameters are internal implementation details of the Bun runtime (found in src/bun.js/bindings/ and related files) and are not intended for use by external developers [8]. They are subject to change and are tightly coupled with Bun's specific integration with the WebKit/JSC engine [4][8].

Citations:

🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/bun "setOnComputeErrorInfoJSValue" "JSObject"

💡 Result:

setOnComputeErrorInfoJSValue is an internal API hook used within the Bun runtime, specifically within its JavaScriptCore (JSC) bindings [1]. It is not a standard JavaScript or public-facing API, but rather a low-level C++/Zig function used to register a callback that computes and converts error information into a JavaScript value [2][3][1]. Key details regarding setOnComputeErrorInfoJSValue include: 1. Purpose: It facilitates the customization of how error objects, particularly their stack traces, are represented as JavaScript values [2][3]. It works in conjunction with other hooks like setOnComputeErrorInfo (which handles string conversion) [3][1]. 2. Implementation: It is invoked by the Bun engine (specifically via materializeErrorInfoIfNeeded on the mutator) when error information needs to be materialized [2][3]. By registering a handler, the runtime can control how Error.prepareStackTrace and related stack trace mechanisms interact with the engine [2][3]. 3. Context: This hook is part of Bun's internal source code (e.g., src/bun.js/bindings/ZigGlobalObject.cpp) and is utilized to manage complex error-handling scenarios, such as preventing crashes during garbage collection or handling exceptions thrown within Error.prepareStackTrace [2][3][1]. Because this is an internal engine implementation detail, it is subject to change and is not intended for use in standard application-level JavaScript development [3][1].

Citations:

🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/bun "computeErrorInfoToString" "String& sourceURL"

💡 Result:

The term computeErrorInfoToString refers to an internal C++ function within the Bun runtime, specifically located in the source file src/bun.js/bindings/FormatStackTraceForJS.cpp [1]. It is not part of the public JavaScript API. Instead, it is a backend function used by the Bun runtime's JavaScriptCore (JSC) bindings to format error stack traces [1]. The function signature is: static String computeErrorInfoToString(JSC::VM& vm, Vector & stackTrace, OrdinalNumber& line, OrdinalNumber& column, String& sourceURL) [1] Its primary purpose is to take raw stack trace information and convert it into a formatted string [1]. It achieves this by calling computeErrorInfoWithoutPrepareStackTrace, which orchestrates the gathering of error details (such as the error name and message) and ultimately triggers Bun::formatStackTrace to produce the final string representation of the stack trace [1][2]. In the context of the Bun runtime, the sourceURL parameter is passed through this chain to represent the origin of the stack frame or error being processed [1][2]. The function is designed to work within the internal VM constraints, including handling cases where standard preparation of stack traces (such as user-defined prepareStackTrace) is bypassed [1][2].

Citations:

🌐 Web query:

site:github.com/oven-sh/bun "vm->setOnComputeErrorInfo" OR "vm.setOnComputeErrorInfo"

💡 Result:

The term vm.setOnComputeErrorInfo refers to an internal hook used within the Bun runtime's JavaScriptCore (JSC) bindings, specifically related to error handling and stack trace formatting [1][2][3]. It is not a standard public API intended for general application developers. Key details regarding this functionality: Purpose: This hook is part of the machinery that manages how JavaScript Error objects are materialized and how their stack traces are computed [1][2]. It allows the runtime to customize or extract information (such as line, column, source URL, or the full stack string) when an error object is processed [1][3]. Internal Usage: - It is used to bridge JavaScript-level error behavior with internal C++/Zig runtime logic [2][3]. - Variants like onComputeErrorInfoJSValue exist to handle cases where stack trace formatting needs to interface with JavaScript, such as executing Error.prepareStackTrace [1][3]. - These mechanisms are carefully implemented to ensure safety during Garbage Collection (GC) finalization, preventing crashes when trying to access properties of dying objects [2][3]. Context: You will typically find references to this in the Bun codebase, particularly in files like src/jsc/bindings/FormatStackTraceForJS.cpp, which handles the logic for formatting stack traces within the JavaScriptCore engine [1][3]. It is designed to handle errors that might occur during stack materialization (e.g., if a user-defined prepareStackTrace throws) by swallowing or sanitizing them to prevent runtime instability [1][3]. Because this is a low-level internal runtime hook, it is not documented for public use, and modifying or relying on it in application code is not supported [1][3].

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Preserve the existing ErrorInfoFunction contract. Add a separate instance-aware callback and update only its registrations. Build with USE(BUN_JSC_ADDITIONS) enabled.

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In `@Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/VM.h` at line 180, Preserve the existing
ErrorInfoFunction signature and introduce a separate instance-aware callback
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unchanged, and ensure the change builds with USE(BUN_JSC_ADDITIONS) enabled.

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Closing: this is the first design of #302, which review there already rejected (the finalizer must not read the error instance). #302 now renders only the frame lines at GC end and adds the name and message when the stack is materialized, and oven-sh/bun#34408 is its bun side. The symptom that led me here (on a debug bun, test-repl-tab-complete-nested-repls.js prints "Uncaught Error" without the message because an eden collection ends before the error is printed) is the same bug, so I will add it to oven-sh/bun#34408 instead.

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