NVM (Node Version Manager) is a powerful tool that allows you to quickly install, manage, and switch between different versions of Node.js from the command line.

Step 1: Install NVM Dependencies

To get started with NVM, run one of the following commands based on your preferred method for downloading files:

• Using curl:

curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.40.1/install.sh | bash

• Using wget:

wget -qO- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.40.1/install.sh | bash

These commands download and execute the installation script for NVM.

The script will clone the NVM repository into the ~/.nvm directory and attempt to add the necessary source lines to your profile file, such as ~/.bash_profile, ~/.zshrc, ~/.profile, or ~/.bashrc, depending on your shell.

Step 2: Verify NVM Installation

To confirm that NVM has been successfully installed, run the following command to check its version:

nvm --version

If the command outputs the version number, you’re all set up!

Step 3: Install Node.js with NVM

With NVM installed, you can easily install the latest version of Node.js by running:

nvm install node

To check the installed version of Node.js, use the following command:

node --version

If you need to install a specific version of Node.js, simply specify the version number:

nvm install 22.11.0

Some Useful NVM Commands

Here are some handy NVM commands to manage your Node.js versions:

1. List all Node.js versions installed
   

   nvm ls

2. Switch Node.js Version

   nvm use v20.18.0

3. List the available Node.js versions

   nvm ls-remote

4. Install Current LTS Version

   nvm install --lts

5. Uninstall a Node.js Version

   nvm uninstall 22.11.0

6. Install Stable Node.js Version

   nvm install stable

7. Set the default Node.js version

   nvm alias default 22.11.0