How to install NodeJS on MacOS 2025

Node.js is a powerful JavaScript runtime that lets you build scalable applications and APIs. If you’re using macOS 2025, there are a few simple ways to install Node.js and start coding right away.

Step 1: Update Homebrew

Homebrew is the easiest way to manage software on macOS. First, make sure it’s installed and up to date:

brew update

If you don’t have Homebrew yet, install it with:

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

Step 2: Install Node.js via Homebrew

Run the following command to install Node.js (includes npm by default):

brew install node

Step 3: Verify Node.js Installation

Once the installation is complete, open Command Prompt or PowerShell and check:

node -v

This will show the installed Node.js version.

Also, confirm npm (Node Package Manager) is installed:

npm -v

Step 4: Test Node.js

Create a simple test file:

echo console.log("Node.js is working on Windows Server 2025!") > test.js

Run it:

node test.js

You should see:

Node.js is working on Windows Server 2025!

Step 5: Keep Node.js Updated

To update Node.js easily in the future:

1. Install nvm-windows (Node Version Manager for Windows):

   • Download from: https://github.com/coreybutler/nvm-windows

   • Install and use it to switch between Node.js versions.

Example:

nvm install 20.11.0
nvm use 20.11.0

You’ve successfully installed Node.js on Windows Server 2025. Now you’re ready to deploy JavaScript-based applications and APIs on your server environment.

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