n

node

TLDR

Install latest Node.js

$ n latest

Install LTS version

$ n lts

Install specific version

$ n [18.16.0]

List installed versions

$ n ls

Switch to installed version

$ n

Remove version

$ n rm [18.16.0]

Run specific version

$ n run [18.16.0] [script.js]

Purge all versions

$ n prune

SYNOPSIS

n [command] [version]

DESCRIPTION

n is a Node.js version manager. It installs and switches between Node.js versions.The tool manages multiple installations. Simple interface for version control.

PARAMETERS

VERSION

Node.js version number.

latest

Install latest version.

lts

Install LTS version.

List installed versions.

rm VERSION

Remove version.

run VERSION

Run with specific version.

prune

Remove old versions.

--help

Display help information.

INSTALL

brew install n

CAVEATS

Requires sudo for global install. Simpler than nvm. Bash script based.

HISTORY

n was created by TJ Holowaychuk as a simpler alternative to nvm for Node.js version management.