Upgrading Node.js via the terminal depends on the operating system you’re using. Here are instructions for some common environments: macOS, Linux, and Windows.
macOS and Linux
Using Node Version Manager (nvm)
Install nvm (if not already installed):
curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.3/install.sh | bash
Reload your shell profile:
source ~/.bashrc # or ~/.zshrc, ~/.profile, etc.
Install the latest Node.js version:
nvm install node
nvm install 16.17.0 # replace with the desired version
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Use the installed version:
nvm use node
Set the default version (optional):
nvm alias default node
Using Homebrew (macOS only)
Update Homebrew:
brew update
Upgrade Node.js:
brew upgrade node
Windows
Using nvm-windows
Download nvm-windows from the nvm-windows releases page.
Install nvm-windows by running the installer.
Open Command Prompt or PowerShell as Administrator.
Install the desired Node.js version:
nvm install latest
nvm install 16.17.0 # replace with the desired version
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Use the installed version:
nvm use latest
Verifying Installation
After upgrading, verify the installed Node.js version by running:
This should output the version of Node.js that you have just installed.
By following these steps, you should be able to upgrade Node.js to the desired version on your system.