nvm for Windows
A node.js version management utility for Windows. Ironically written in Go. (by coreybutler)
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Node version management (by tj)
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41,957 | 19,308 | |
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7.9 | 6.9 | |
4 months ago | about 2 months ago | |
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MIT License | MIT License |
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Activity is a relative number indicating how actively a project is being developed. Recent commits have higher weight than older ones.
For example, an activity of 9.0 indicates that a project is amongst the top 10% of the most actively developed projects that we are tracking.
nvm for Windows
Posts with mentions or reviews of nvm for Windows.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2025-04-19.
- Easily Manage Node.js Versions with NVM — Complete Setup + Tips (macOS, Linux, Windows)
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How to install and use NVM
Download the latest NVM for Windows installer from the official GitHub repository — NVM Windows releases
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How to switch Node.js version: A cross-platform guide for NVM and alternatives
For Windows users, use nvm-windows. After running the Windows installer, use the following commands to install and switch the Node.js version. Those commands are the same as in the Linux environment:
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Struggling with Manual Node Switching? NVM Has Your Back
Download the nvm-setup.exe from https://github.com/coreybutler/nvm-windows/releases and run the installer.
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Fixed: My React/Node Setup is Broken (A Practical Guide)
Windows: Follow instructions on the nvm-windows GitHub repository
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Installing and Managing Node.js with NVM
On Windows: Download the nvm-windows installer from GitHub, run the installer, and follow the instructions.
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"nvm use" does not work with nvm-windows
I installed nvm with the installer (v1.2.1). I tried a simple nvm use 20.18.1 (or whatever version you were targeting) and was met with a frustrating error.
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Setup NVM in your organization/admin system's like a pro
After creating a folder with full control access then download the latest nvm-noinstall.zip file from this link After downloading done extract zip file and name the folder “nvm” and paste that folder or dir into the folder which you have create from Step 1
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Contributing to expressjs
The WSL Discovery: My research led me to the conclusion that I should run Ruby on the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), since it offers a much better development environment and access to the powerful Ruby Version Manager (RVM), which would allow me to work on projects that use different versions of Ruby. To me, installing RVM was a very similar feeling, since I use nvm-windows to allow me to switch between different node versions.
n
Posts with mentions or reviews of n.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2025-04-20.
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Managing Multiple Node.js Versions on Linux
To easily manage multiple versions of Node.js on Linux, we can use an npm package called n.
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Stop Installing Node.js This way! Unlock Better Development Workflow.
n: Which is a long-standing, simple alternative primarily for macOS and Linux. (GitHub - tj/n)
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Chronology and Evolution of Angular through the Years - From v2 to v19
I created the project in a WSL Ubuntu running on Windows 11. You can do this on Windows too, but in Linux I have been more productive, mainly because to switch between node versions I have been using "n" (I think it's better than nvm).
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How I Manage Node & Package Manager Versions in 2025
In the past I've used nvm, n, volta, corepack, nodeenv. While they all have their own strength, I converged to using proto as the tool of choice.
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How I Manage Node & Package Manager Versions
On OSX, when it comes to managing version of things in NodeJS world, there are many options nvm, n, nodenv, volta, homebrewfor NodeJS management and other heap for package manager versions.
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How to Manage Your Node.js Versions Using the Node Version Manager (NVM)
N is another Node.js management tool designed to handle different versions of Node.js on your machine. The main advantage of using N over NVM is that global npm packages are unaffected when switching between different Node versions.
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Looks like npm is installed but does not work.
use n or nvm to manage installed node/npm versions.
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Help!
I have node installed, via n
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How To manage Different Versions of Node in Your system
1 - n is a tool that allows you to easily switch between different versions of Node.js. Follow the official guide in case this does not work for you due to an update or need a command not highlighted below. Here's how you can use n to switch between Node.js versions:
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Nvm or homebrew for Node install
Listing people's recommendations with links below. I'm glad I asked this question. I received a lot of good recommendations. Thanks All! * nvm (https://nvm.sh) - Simple to use and easy to follow instructions with more in-depth configuration for those that need it. Some experienced a slightly slower terminal. Supports nodjs, iojs, and node version per project/directory. * fnm (https://github.com/Schniz/fnm) - Built with speed in mind. It is like nvm, but faster. Also supports node version per project/directory. * Volta (https://volta.sh/) - Looks easy to use and has good documentation. * asdf (https://asdf-vm.com/) - Supports multiple runtimes and tools by adding plugins. Admittedly, is a bit confusing and more than I need right now (Node, Rust, Python, Ruby, etc.) * Homebrew (https://brew.sh/) - Not a version manager but can act like one by installing nvm, fnm, asdf, or others. Some additional configuration may be needed. * Proto (https://moonrepo.dev/proto) - Supports Bun, Deno, Node.js (npm, pnpm, yarn), Rust, and Go. Also good documentation. Setup looks a bit complex to me :/. * n (https://github.com/tj/n) - Supports Node and npm per project. Simple and to the point.
What are some alternatives?
When comparing nvm for Windows and n you can also consider the following projects:
fnm - 🚀 Fast and simple Node.js version manager, built in Rust
nodist - Natural node.js and npm version manager for windows.
nodenv - Manage multiple NodeJS versions.
nave - Virtual Environments for Node