Using Node Version Manager (NVM) for Linux/macOS

Switching npm versions is typically done by switching Node.js versions, as npm is bundled with Node.js. The recommended method for managing multiple Node.js (and thus npm) versions is through a Node Version Manager (NVM). 

 

 

 

 

 Using Node Version Manager (NVM) for Linux/macOS: 

 

 

 

 

 Install NVM. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.7/install.sh | bash 

 

 

 (Note: The version in the URL might need to be updated to the latest stable NVM version.)  Verify NVM Installation. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 command -v nvm 

 

 

 

 Install a specific Node.js version (which includes its bundled npm): 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 nvm install <version_number> 

 

 

 For example, to install Node.js version 18.12.1: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 nvm install 18.12.1 

 

 

 List installed Node.js versions. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 nvm ls 

 

 

 

 Switch to a specific Node.js version: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 nvm use <version_number> 

 

 

 For example, to switch to Node.js version 18.12.1: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 nvm use 18.12.1 

 

 

 Using NVM for Windows: 

 

 

 

 

 

 Uninstall existing Node.js:   Before installing NVM for Windows, uninstall any current Node.js installations. 

 Download and install NVM for Windows:   Download the installer from the official NVM for Windows GitHub repository. 

 Install a specific Node.js version: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 nvm install <version_number> 

 

 

 

 Switch to a specific Node.js version: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 nvm use <version_number> 

 

 

 Updating npm separately (less common): 

 

 

 

 

 If you need a specific npm version that is different from the one bundled with your current Node.js version, you can install it globally: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 npm install -g npm@<version_number> 

 

 

 For example, to install npm version 9.8.1: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 npm install -g npm@9.8.1 

 

 

 However, using NVM to manage Node.js versions is generally the preferred approach as it ensures compatibility between Node.js and its bundled npm