

Less-common operating systemsįor more information on installing Node.js on a variety of operating systems, see this page. Or see this page to install npm for Linux in the way many Linux developers prefer.

Be sure to install the version labeled LTS. If you're using OS X or Windows, use one of the installers from the Node.js download page. If you use Linux, we recommend that you use a NodeSource installer. If you are unable to use a Node version manager, you can use a Node installer to install both Node.js and npm on your system. Using a Node installer to install Node.js and npm Node version managers allow you to install and switch between multiple versions of Node.js and npm on your system so you can test your applications on multiple versions of npm to ensure they work for users on different versions. The Download Now link directs you to the Windows Store, where you can continue the download process. Npm -v Using a Node version manager to install Node.js and npm
