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# ERR_NGROK_SHIP_START_COMMAND_NOT_ALLOWED: The 'start_command' field is not supported for repository apps

> ERR_NGROK_SHIP_START_COMMAND_NOT_ALLOWED: The 'start_command' field is not supported for repository apps. Learn why ngrok returns this error and how to fix it.

## What does ERR\_NGROK\_SHIP\_START\_COMMAND\_NOT\_ALLOWED mean?

ngrok returns ERR\_NGROK\_SHIP\_START\_COMMAND\_NOT\_ALLOWED with this message:

```text theme={"theme":{"light":"css-variables","dark":"css-variables"}}
The 'start_command' field is not supported for repository apps. Set the run command in the app's build settings.
```

> [!TIP]
>
> Troubleshoot ERR\_NGROK\_SHIP\_START\_COMMAND\_NOT\_ALLOWED with your AI agent.
> Connect it to the [ngrok MCP server](https://ngrok.com/docs/mcp-server.md), then ask what caused the error and how to fix it.

## Where can I get more help with ERR\_NGROK\_SHIP\_START\_COMMAND\_NOT\_ALLOWED?

Email [support@ngrok.com](mailto:support@ngrok.com?subject=Help%20with%20ERR_NGROK_SHIP_START_COMMAND_NOT_ALLOWED) and include the error code.


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