NPM
NPM is a package manager for the JavaScript programming language. Install it to be able to install other applications too using Node.js.
On macOS
- In the terminal execute
brew install node
On Windows
- Download the 64 bit version of the Windows Installer (.msi) from https://nodejs.org/en/download/
- Start the installation
- On the Tools and Native Modules select Automatically install the necessary tools
- Press the Enter key to build the Node.js native modules
- Press enter again to accept the license
- Allow PowerShell to execute the scripts
- When you see the message
Packages requiring reboot: …
press enter to close the window and reboot the computer
In case of errors
- Run the Install Additional Tools for Node.js from the Start Menu to complete the failed installation