How To Install NVM on CentOS Stream 10

To install NVM (Node Version Manager) on CentOS Stream 10, follow these simple steps to manage multiple Node.js versions efficiently.

Step 1 : Start by updating your system packages to ensure you have the latest updates:

sudo dnf update -y

Step 2 : Download the NVM installation script from the official repository. Check for the latest version at https://github.com/nvm-sh/nvm. Run the following command to download and execute the script:

curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.40.1/install.sh | bash

Step 3 : To apply the changes made by the NVM installation, source your shell configuration file:

source ~/.bashrc

Step 4 : Check if NVM has been installed successfully by running:

nvm --version

Step 5 : Basic Usage of NVM

Here are some common NVM commands to get you started:

- Install a Node.js version:

nvm install 22

- Use a specific Node.js version:

nvm use 22

- Set a default Node.js version:

nvm alias default 22

- List all installed Node.js versions:

nvm list

Step 6 : Check the current Node.js version:

node --version

Congratulations! You have successfully installed NVM on CentOS Stream 10.