nvm install
Install one or more versions of Node.js.
Aliases: i, add
Usage
nvm install <version> [<version> ...] [flags]
Default subcommand when you pass version arguments directly (for example nvm install 24).
Subcommands
| Subcommand | Description |
|---|---|
| (default) | Install one or more versions — this page. |
native-tools | Run install_tools.bat from the newest eligible install. |
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
<version> ... | Yes | One or more version specifiers. |
Flags
| Flag | Short | Description |
|---|---|---|
--copy-from | Copy global modules from an existing installed version at install time. | |
--from | Install global modules using the module list from another installed version. | |
--cache | Save downloaded artifacts into the cache for reuse. | |
--no-cache | Install without caching (unless local-only policy/source applies). | |
--force | Reinstall even if the target version already exists. | |
--insecure | Accept invalid TLS/SSL certificates from download sources. Use only in controlled networks. |
Internal flags (--notify, --debug) exist for automation and are hidden from normal help output.
Examples
nvm install lts
nvm install 24
nvm install 22.14.0 20.19.1
nvm install lts/iron
nvm install 24 --cache
nvm install 24 --no-cache
nvm install 24.0.0 --force
nvm install 24 --copy-from=22.14.0
nvm install 24 --from=22.14.0
Sample output
Installing Node.js v24.1.0...
Downloading node-v24.1.0-win-x64.7z...
Extracting files...
Installed Node.js v24.1.0
Behavior notes
- If
local_diris configured, installs use that location as the source/cache root. - If
local_install_onlyis enabled, installs are restricted to local sources. - Auto-install module list (
auto_installed_modules) is applied during install.
See also Local Installations, Air-gapped Installations, nvm cache, and nvm use.