NPM is a registry and library for JavaScript applications that provides a command line interface for interacting with the repository. It simplifies the installation and management of package versions and other dependencies. The repository is primarily used for publishing open-source projects in Node.js.
Why should I install NPM?
While it is possible to manually manage your project packages, NPM becomes essential as your project grows. It allows you to efficiently handle dependencies and manage your packages. With NPM, you define all dependencies and packages in a package.json file, and when you are ready to start working, you simply install npm.
How to Install NPM on Windows 11/10
The NPM software is already included in the installation of Node.js on your PC. To install Node.js and NPM on a Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer, you can choose from either of the following methods:
- Using the Node.js installer
- Using Chocolatey
Let’s take a closer look at each of these methods.
1] Using the Node.js installer
This method involves installing the Node.js libraries on your Windows operating system. To download and install Node.js on Windows 11 or Windows 10, follow these steps:
- Open your web browser and visit the official Node.js download page.
- Locate the appropriate binary, and in this case, click on LTS Recommended For Most Users to download the 64-bit Windows Installer (.msi) file.
- Navigate to your browser downloads and double-click the file to initiate the installation process.
- When the Open File – Security Warning wizard appears, click Run.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
2] Using Chocolatey
To install NPM using Chocolatey on Windows 11 or Windows 10, follow these simple steps:
Search for “Windows PowerShell” in the search box and select Run as administrator.
Execute the following commands one at a time:
@powershell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command “iex ((new-object wet.webclient).DownloadString(‘https://chocolatey.org/install.ps1’))” && SET PATH=%PATH%;%ALLUSERSPROFILE%chocolateybin
cinst nodejs install
Note: These scripts can be executed without PowerShell profiles.
That’s all there is to it. Hopefully, one of these methods will work for you.
Read: Setting up a Node.js development environment on a Windows computer
How do you check if NPM is installed?
To verify if NPM is installed on your system, open either the Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell and run the command C:UsersAdmin> node -v. If NPM is installed, you will receive a notification regarding Node.js on your PC. If you see a message indicating that it is not installed, you can manually add the path.
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What is the purpose of Node.js?
Node.js is capable of performing various tasks, including generating page content, collecting data, manipulating and managing data within databases, as well as performing file operations such as opening, deleting, creating, reading, closing, and writing files on the server.
