List currently installed node versions
nvm ls
List available remote node versions for install
nvm ls-remote
Show current active node version
nvm current
Show path for specified node version
nvm which <version>
Install latest node release
nvm install node
Install specific node release (eg. LTS or version number)
nvm install --lts
nvm install <version>
nvm install v16
Install node version specified in project via .nvmrc file
npm install
Switch to system node version
nvm use system
Switch to a specific node version (eg. LTS or version number)
nvm use --lts
nvm use <version>
nvm use v16
Use node version specified in project via .nvmrc file
npm use
Run node scripts for specific versions directly
nvm run <version> <command>