Reputation: 22481

How can I update Node.js and npm to their latest versions?

I just installed Node.js and npm. I installed npm for access to additional Node.js modules. After I installed Node.js and npm, I noticed that neither were the latest versions available.

So my questions are:

How do I upgrade Node.js, npm and my Node.js modules to their latest versions?
Do I need to uninstall Node.js and npm, and reinstall the latest versions?

Upvotes: 2226

Answers (30)

James

Reputation: 111970

How to update `npm`

Use the following command:

npm update -g npm

See the documentation for the update command:

npm update [-g] [<pkg>...]

This command will update all the packages listed to the latest version (specified by the tag config), respecting semver.

Additionally, see the documentation on Node.js and npm installation and Upgrading npm.

The following original answer is from the old FAQ that no longer exists, but it should work for Linux and Mac:

How do I update npm?
npm install -g npm
Please note that this command will remove your current version of npm. Make sure to use sudo npm install -g npm if on a Mac.

You can also update all outdated local packages by doing npm update without any arguments, or global packages by doing npm update -g.

Occasionally, the version of npm will progress such that the current version cannot be properly installed with the version that you have installed already. (Consider, if there is ever a bug in the update command.) In those cases, you can do this:
curl https://www.npmjs.com/install.sh | sh

How to update Node.js

To update Node.js itself, I recommend you use nvm (Node Version Manager). Here is the quote from the official npm documentation:

We strongly recommend using a Node version manager like nvm to install Node.js and npm. We do not recommend using a Node installer, since the Node installation process installs npm in a directory with local permissions and can cause permissions errors when you run npm packages globally.

Here is how you can do it using nvm tool:

To install the latest release of Node, do this:
```
nvm install node
```
(NOTE: here node is an alias for the latest version)
To install a specific version of node:
```
nvm install 22.2.0
```

More details can be found on the official nvm GitHub page in the "Usage" section.

Upvotes: 2222

TheNuggitMan

Reputation: 430

To update NodeJS on a Windows machine you should use 'fnm' which is recommended by the NodeJS site (https://nodejs.org/en/download/package-manager). (unless you are using chocolately on Windows, then you can also use this - instructions also on the link above.)

I found this useful, looking to update my Nodejs in the terminal on a windows in 2024, and thought I would add to the dicussion as this thread popped up at the top of google.

[The following is from the nodejs site - installing fnm for windows]

# installs fnm (Fast Node Manager)
winget install Schniz.fnm

# configure fnm environment
fnm env --use-on-cd | Out-String | Invoke-Expression

# download and install Node.js
fnm use --install-if-missing 20

# verifies the right Node.js version is in the environment
node -v # should print `v20.16.0`

# verifies the right npm version is in the environment
npm -v # should print `10.8.1`

This will update NodeJS and NPM to their latest versions very quickly on Windows.

Upvotes: 0

nkh

Reputation: 5791

I found this really neat way of updating Node.js on David Walsh's blog. You can do it by installing n:

sudo npm cache clean -f
sudo npm install -g n
sudo n stable

It will install the current stable version of Node.js.

UPDATE

But please don't use n anymore. I recommend using nvm. You can simply install stable by following the commands below:

nvm ls-remote
nvm install <version>
nvm use <version>

Upvotes: 533

Muhammad Rizwan

Reputation: 199

Use these commands to upgrade your node and npm to the latest version

First, uninstall the npm

npm uninstall -g npm

then clear the npm cache

npm cache clean --force

then install it again

npm install -g npm@latest

Hope it works!

Upvotes: 0

Ashish Kumar

Reputation: 223

Steps to follow to update node and/or npm if you have them already installed on windows:

For NODE:

check current Node version by node -v command
Download the preferred later version of node. From: https://nodejs.org/en/download/
Install it in the exact same directory as existing node (Ideally, should not require manual intervention) , this will remove the need for resetting system path variables.
Confirm with node -v

For NPM :

Run the command npm install -g npm@latest (for stable version) or npm install -g npm@next (for recent version)
Confirm with npm -v

NOTE: If node version is lower than 18.17.0, step 5 will throw error on windows.

Upvotes: 2

Dan K.K.

Reputation: 6094

As you may already know, npm is currently bundled with Node.js. It means that if you have installed Node.js, you've already installed npm as well.

Also, pay attention to the Node.js and npm release versions table that shows us approximate versions compatibility. Sometimes, versions discrepancy may cause incompatibility errors.

So, if you're a developer, it's kind of "best practice" to manage your development environment using one of the Node.js version managers.

Here is a list and usage notes of some of the most popular:

Homebrew (macOS)

If you're on macOS, you can use Homebrew.

Actually, it's not just a Node.js version manager.

To install Homebrew to your Mac:

ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.github.com/Homebrew/homebrew/go/install)"

To install Node.js and npm using Homebrew, run:

brew install node

Later, you will be able to update them using:

brew update && brew upgrade node

Also, you can switch between Node.js versions as well:

brew switch node 0.10.26

npm will be upgraded/downgraded automatically.

n (macOS, Linux)

n is most likely to rvm (Ruby Version Manager), and is used to manage Node.js and npm versions simultaneously. It is written on pure Linux shell, and available as an npm module. So, if you already have any Node.js version installed, you can install/update the n package through npm:

npm install -g n

Downloading, installing and switching to Node.js and npm versions is as easy as:

n 0.10.26
n 0.8.17
n 0.9.6

To download, install, and switch to the latest official release, use:

n latest

To download, install, and switch to the latest stable official release, use:

n stable

To switch to the previously active version (aka $ cd -), use:

n prev

If you want to see the list of installed Node.js versions, just run n from your command line. The output will be something like the following:

Output:

  0.10.26
• 0.8.17
  0.9.6

Where the dot (•) means that it's a currently active version. To select another Node.js version from the list, use Up/Down arrow keys and activate using the Enter key.

To list the versions available to install:

n lsr

nvm (macOS, Linux)

nvm is also like rvm, even the command names and usage are very similar.

To install nvm, you can use the installation script (requires Git) using cURL:

curl https://raw.github.com/creationix/nvm/master/install.sh | sh

or Wget:

wget -qO- https://raw.github.com/creationix/nvm/master/install.sh | sh

To download and install a specific Node.js and npm version, use:

nvm install 0.10

Then, you can switch to the installed version, using:

nvm use 0.10

Also, you can create the .nvmrc file containing the version number, then switch to the specified version using the following command:

nvm use

To see the list of installed Node.js versions, use:

nvm ls

To list the versions available to install:

nvm ls-remote

nvm-windows (Windows)

nvm-windows is a Node.js version management utility for Windows, ironically written in Go.

It is not the same thing as nvm. However, the usage as a Node.js version manager is very similar.

To install nvm-windows, it is required to uninstall any existing versions of Node.js and npm beforehand. Then, download and run the latest installer from releases.

To upgrade nvm-windows, run the new installer. It will safely overwrite the files it needs to update without touching your Node.js installations.

nvm-windows runs in an Admin shell. You'll need to start PowerShell or Command Prompt as Administrator to use nvm-windows.

Before using, you may also need to enable nvm-windows with the following command:

nvm on

To download and install a specific Node.js and npm version, use:

nvm install 0.12

Then, you can switch to the installed version, using:

nvm use 0.12

If you want to see the list of installed Node.js versions, use:

nvm list

To list the versions available to install:

nvm list available

Upvotes: 182

Jason Lydon

Reputation: 7180

I recently stumbled across this article: http://martineau.tv/blog/2013/12/more-efficient-grunt-workflows/ and the author mentions npm-check-updates -u && npm install to update all dependencies.

Upvotes: 14

B T

Reputation: 60975

To update Node.js, use nvm (or nvmw for Windows).
To update npm, the npm update npm -g command didn't work for me (on Windows). What did work was reinstalling npm according to the documentation: "You can download a ZIP file from https://npmjs.org/dist/, and unpack it in the same folder where node.exe lives." Make sure if you do this that you get rid of your previous installation first (though overwriting it will probably work ok...).
To update your modules, use the npm update command

Upvotes: 33

Anmol Saraf

Reputation: 15753

I understand this question is for a Linux machine, but just in case anybody is looking for a Windows solution, just go to the Node.js site, click the download button on the homepage and execute the installer program.

Thankfully, it took care of everything, and with a few clicks of the Next button, I got the latest 0.8.15 Node.js version running on my Windows 7 machine.

Upvotes: 190

Sudir Krishnaa RS

Reputation: 707

Node :

Don't worry about the current node version which is installed already. Just download and install the latest version from https://nodejs.org/en and run the installation wizard. (Note: The installation takes care of removing the existing node version and updates to the latest! )

You can verify the updated version by running:

node -v

NPM : (without NVM)

To upgrade npm to the latest version on Windows, you can use the following command in the Command Prompt or PowerShell:

npm install -g npm@latest

After running the command, npm will download and install the latest version. Once the installation is complete, you can verify the updated version by running:

npm --version

Hope this helps!

Upvotes: 2

PRIYANK GONDALIYA

Reputation: 47

Update node latest version with this command:

nvm install <version>

Upvotes: 0

Nowshad Hossain Rahat

Reputation: 86

Every time I install a new Linux OS, I need to install the nodejs and npm, and sometimes the stable distros installs an old version of these..

So, here are the steps to upgrade to the latest stable one...

$ sudo npm install -g n
$ sudo n stable # this is for stable one
$ sudo n latest # this is for latest one

Hope this will help :)

Upvotes: 3

Ahmed Hekal

Reputation: 478

If you use linux you can use nvm to to manage multiple node versions in you projects

NVM allow you to install and use different versions in your project simple by:

nvm install YOUR_VERSION to install your version
nvm use YOUR_VERSION in your project to the version in the project also you can use .nvmrc file to manage automatically the version in your projects

To install Nvm you can use the official documentation Or by executing the next commands

curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.1/install.sh | bash

export NVM_DIR="$([ -z "${XDG_CONFIG_HOME-}" ] && printf %s "${HOME}/.nvm" || printf %s "${XDG_CONFIG_HOME}/nvm")"
[ -s "$NVM_DIR/nvm.sh" ] && \. "$NVM_DIR/nvm.sh" # This loads nvm

Now you are ready to use nvm....

Upvotes: 0

Neal.Shan

Reputation: 138

For windows
After installed the Node.js v16.15.1
npm -v is still 6.6.0
delete npm and npm-cache under C:\Users\neals\AppData\Roaming
npm -v is 8.11.0

Upvotes: 1

KARTHIKEYAN.A

Reputation: 20118

We can update specific version of npm in the following way

npm install -g [email protected]

Upvotes: 0

user15294241

Reputation:

You can upgrade to the latest version of npm using:

npm install -g npm@latest

Upvotes: 13

Nelson

Reputation: 53

my advice is to use nvm (node version manager) which will allow you to install several versions of node and npm at the same time and will facilitate updates of node to LTS versions but also on Linux nvm overlay all npm command to avoid typing sudo for packages requiring superuser privileges. This is the link to see more about how nvm works.

Upvotes: 1

Samuel Reyes

Reputation: 177

You could try this

npm install -g npm@latest

Upvotes: 14

naXa stands with Ukraine

Reputation: 37974

Any OS (including Windows, Mac & Linux)

Updated May 2021

Just go to the official Node.js site (nodejs.org), download and execute the installer program.

It will take care of everything and with a few clicks of 'Next' you'll get the latest Node.js version running on your machine. Since 2020 it's the recommended way to update NodeJS. It's the easiest and least frustrating solution.

Pro tips

NodeJS installation includes NPM (Node package manager).
To check your NPM version use npm version or node --version.
If you prefer CLI, to update NPM use npm install -g npm and then npm install -g node.
- For more details, see the docs for install command.
Keep an eye on NodeJS blog - Vulnerabilities so you don't miss important security releases. Keep your NodeJS up-to-date.
Operating systems supported by Node.js:
- Windows, Linux, MacOS, IBM AIX.
- For Docker users, here's the official Node.js image.
- For more information on installing Node.js on a variety of less-common operating systems, see this page (there's even Node for Android!).
Troubleshooting for Windows:

If anyone gets file error 2502/2503 like myself during install, run the .msi via Administrator command prompt with command msiexec /package [node msi]

^{If my answer is helpful, don't forget to upvote it}
^{(here is the original answer by Anmol Saraf, upvote it too)}

Upvotes: 4

Viraj Shelke

Reputation: 838

I think the best way to manage node.js is to use NVM. NVM stands for Node Version Manager.

It's a must-have tool for node.js developers!

You can install NVM using the following command, open terminal and run any one of the following:-

curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.0/install.sh | bash

wget -qO- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh//nvm/v0.39.0/install.sh | bash

After installing this it's recommended to close the current terminal and open a new one since NVM will be adding some environment variables so terminal needs to be restarted.

I'll list down some of the basic commands for using NVM.

This will fetch all the node versions from the internet. All node versions from beginning till date will be shown, It will also mention LTS versions alongside.

nvm ls-remote

This will show you the recommended versions of npm and node you should use. (This works only if you already have a version of npm installed, if not use the above command)

npm doctor

This will install the node version which you want (version list is obtained using the above command)

nvm install <version recommended by 'npm doctor' or 'nvm ls-remote'>

for example nvm install v14.18.1

This command will give us the list of node versions that are installed locally

nvm ls

This command is used to remove the node version that you want from your computer

nvm uninstall v10.15.1

The following command will help you upgrade to the latest working npm on the current node version

nvm install-latest-npm

NVM can be used to manage multiple node versions simultaneously
It can also help you install all the global npm packages from one version to another instead of manually installing each one of them!
There are many other uses of nvm the details of which and the commands can be found here Node Version Manager

Upvotes: 31

Liam Pillay

Reputation: 816

NPM

As per the docs:

OSX & Linux

npm install -g npm@latest

Windows (in Powershell):

Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Scope CurrentUser -Force
npm install --global --production npm-windows-upgrade
npm-windows-upgrade

NodeJS

Just download the installer from here: https://nodejs.org/en/

You can update NodeJS with NPM using npm install -g node but it isn't recommended.

Upvotes: 7

soma iyappan

Reputation: 542

Steps to Upgrade npm and node Latest versions
1)Start by updating the package repository with the command

sudo apt update

2)Install NVM using the curl command

curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.38.0/install.sh | bash

3)Close and reopen the terminal for system to recognize the changes or run the command:

source ~/.bashrc

4)Then, verify if you have successfully installed NVM:

nvm --version

5)Before upgrading Node.js, check which version you have running on the system:

nvm ls-remote

v14.17.0 (LTS: Fermium) v14.17.1 (LTS: Fermium) v14.17.2 (LTS: Fermium) v14.17.3 (LTS: Fermium) v14.17.4 (LTS: Fermium) v14.17.5 (LTS: Fermium) v14.17.6 (LTS: Fermium) v14.18.0 (Latest LTS: Fermium)

6)To install the latest version, use the nvm command with the specific Node.js version: My Latest Version

nvm install [version.number]
nvm install [14.8.0]

Upvotes: 1

Arvind kumar

Reputation: 87

Use nvm if you want to learn more about

Nvm Nvm windows

For windows,installation follow this step by step installtion

Upvotes: 1

Md Rasheduzzaman

Reputation: 1

If you are using the Windows operating system, please follow the instruction

  npm install npm@latest

If you are using ubuntu, you may also use the below command in your terminal

  sudo apt-get update
  sudo apt-get upgrade
  sudo npm install npm@latest

First, check your NPM version

 npm -v

View current NPM version:

npm view npm version

Update npm to the current version:

npm i -g npm

Happy coding, enjoy your life! Further, if you have face any difficulties let me know.

Upvotes: 5

The.lYNCAN

Reputation: 159

npm install -g npm@latest

The above code can be run in the terminal to update your node package manager if you have already installed npm. If you don't have npm you can use

sudo apt-get install npm

then you can update it by the above method

Upvotes: 7

Vishal Kharde

Reputation: 1727

For those who want to upgrade npm on windows,

Open Powershell(as administrator) and execute following commands sequentially,

>Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Scope CurrentUser -Force
>npm install -g npm-windows-upgrade
>npm-windows-upgrade -p -v latest

Upvotes: 3

Piyush Jain

Reputation: 323

firstly, you check to latest version

npm -v

and then update npm through this cmd

npm install -g npm@latest (hit this command in your terminal)

and check to latest version now I defiantly sure you npm version upgrade

npm -v

and also you can download the latest version from this link here:-

https://nodejs.org/en/

and if you using linux then visit this stackoverflow question

https://stackoverflow.com/a/65593090/11345235

Upvotes: 5

jazeb007

Reputation: 668

To Install nodejs version 12.x and latest npm version of Ubuntu 20 Latest version follow these steps to install using PPA COPY THE WHOLE COMMAND AND RUN

cd ~ && curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_12.x -o && nodesource_setup.sh && sudo bash nodesource_setup.sh && sudo apt install nodejs && nodejs -v source https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-install-node-js-on-ubuntu-18-04

Upvotes: 2

Hemant Tripathi

Reputation: 161

sudo n list => show the list of installed versions sudo n stable => install latest stable version.

You can also use nvm to install latest version or change between different versions.

For latest npm version: npm install -g npm@latest

Upvotes: 1

Justin Liu

Reputation: 621

To install the latest version of npm using npm:

sudo npm install npm@latest

I run this on Linux so I am not sure about other operating systems.

On Linux you can also run:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade

This will tell the apt-get package manager to update and upgrade all packages.

Upvotes: 17

How can I update Node.js and npm to their latest versions?

So my questions are:

Answers (30)

How to update npm

How do I update npm?

How to update Node.js

UPDATE

For NODE:

For NPM :

Homebrew (macOS)

n (macOS, Linux)

nvm (macOS, Linux)

nvm-windows (Windows)

Node :

NPM : (without NVM)

NPM

NodeJS

To install the latest version of npm using npm:

On Linux you can also run:

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