How to Update Node.js and NPM to the Latest Version? - GeeksforGeeks (2024)

Updating Node.js and NPM to the latest version ensures the newest features, performance improvements, and security updates. This article will guide you through the steps to update Node.js and npm to the latest version on various operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.

To update Node and NPM to latest versions we can use various methods like nvm (node version manager), node.js windows installer, npm and homebrew for macOS.

These methods are discussed below in detail.

Check the Installed node version:

node -v

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Using NVM

Step 1: Install NVM on your system, and verify nvm installation

nvm -v

Step 2: Use the following command to install and update Node to the latest version.

nvm install node

With the above command the compaitible NPM version will be automatically installed (e.g. npm v10 with node v22)

Step 3: After isntalling run this command to use the version mentioned in above response (v22 for now).

nvm use 22 

Using NVM you can easily use any version of node if required

• Check the list of available Node.js versions in the system using the following command.

nvm list 

• To use the desired version, use the following command:

nvm use <version>

Using Node.js Installer on Windows and macOS

Follow these steps to install Node.js on Windows using the Nodejs Installer.

Step 1: Download Installer by Visiting Node.js official website .

Step 2: Run Installer by Opening the downloaded installer. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Step 3: Verify Installation

node -v

Update npm using NPM

Step 4: use below npm command to upgrade npm to latest

npm install -g npm@latest

Step 5: Verify latest Installation update

npm -v

Using Homebrew on macOS

Step 1: Install Homebrew by Visiting brew.sh and follow the installation instructions.

Step 2: brew update

brew update

Step 3: Install Node.js

brew install node

Step 4: Update Node.js

brew upgrade node

Step 5: Verify latest Installation update

node -v

Also Read

• How to install the previous version of node.js and npm?
• Difference between npm install and npm update in Node.js
• How to uninstall and update any dependencies through NPM?

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