What is the recommended way to install Node.js, nvm and npm on MacOS X?
I am trying to use Homebrew as much as possible. What’s the recommended way to install Node.js, nvm and npm on MacOS X? 10 Answers 10
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nvm is not compatible with the npm config “prefix” option:
I am trying to run another NodeJS version with nvm but getting this error: $ nvm use v4.2.4 nvm is not compatible with the npm config “prefix” option: currently set to “/Users/z/.npm-global” Run `npm config delete prefix` or `nvm use –delete-prefix v4.2.4` to unset it. I have my prefix set on purpose to avoid sudo … Read more
How to properly upgrade node using nvm
Is it possible to upgrade node right in place, instead of manually installing the latest stable version? I have installed node.js version 5.0 with nvm, but now I want to update it to 5.4. I’m trying to avoid having to manually reinstall all of my global packages (e.g. by running npm install -g grunt-cli bower … Read more
Node Version Manager install – nvm command not found
I am trying to install NVM as per these instructions I typed in this command in terminal: $ curl https://raw.github.com/creationix/nvm/master/install.sh | sh After running the install, I restart the terminal and attempt to install Node.js with this command: $ nvm install 0.8 but I get the response: -bash: nvm: command not found I’m not sure … Read more
nvm keeps “forgetting” node in new terminal session
Upon using a new terminal session in OS X, nvm forgets the node version and defaults to nothing: $ nvm ls: .nvm v0.11.12 v0.11.13 I have to keep hitting nvm use v.0.11.13 in every session: .nvm v0.11.12 -> v0.11.13 I’ve tried both the brew install, as well as the official installation script. My .profile for … Read more
How can the default node version be set using NVM?
I have installed nvm (ubuntu with zsh shell) with two node version: v6.11.5 and v9.0.0 and the default version in nvm is the v9.0.0 Every time I need to change the node version $ nvm list v6.11.5 -> v9.0.0 system default -> node (-> v9.0.0) node -> stable (-> v9.0.0) (default) stable -> 9.0 (-> … Read more
