nvm

Project Overview

NVM for Windows is a Node.js version management utility for Windows, officially recommended by Microsoft, npm, and Google.

Key Features

• Manage multiple Node.js installations on a Windows computer
• Install and switch between different Node.js versions
• Includes a graphical installer
• Supports nvm install latest and nvm install lts

Target Audience

• Developers needing to manage multiple Node.js versions on Windows
• Users who need to switch Node versions between different projects
• Developers testing module compatibility with new Node versions

Quick Start

1. Download the latest installer from GitHub Releases
2. Run the installer (note: uninstall existing Node installations first)
3. Use nvm install latest to install the latest version
4. Use nvm use <version> to switch versions

Core Advantages

• Officially recommended by Microsoft, npm, and Google
• Designed specifically for Windows, with a different philosophy than the Mac/Linux nvm
• Includes a graphical installer
• Supports installing the latest and LTS versions

System Requirements

• OS: Windows
• Architectures: x86_64
• Additional Dependencies: None

Notes

• Running nvm install or nvm use typically requires administrator rights (to create symlinks)
• Uninstall existing Node installations before installing
• Note the difference from the Mac/Linux version of nvm