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`Error` objects are serialized to `{}`

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Description

When I do:

import serializeJavascript from 'serialize-javascript';
const serialized = serializeJavascript({  error: new Error('message') });

console.log(serialized);

I'm receiving:

"{\"error\":{}}"

Is it intentional or is it a bug?

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Research direction

Start by running the JavaScript reproduction from the issue and inspect the serializer's handling of Error instances. No source file or test is named; done should mean that the intended Error serialization behavior is decided and covered by a regression test.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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