- On Ubuntu, if you would rather manage Node through the default repositories using apt, it's best to install both nodejs and npm this way. It's very likely that the version of npm you are using is expecting semver in a specific place that is not aligned with the version of Node JS you have installed.
- In Nodejs 9.3.0 npm@5.6.0 behind a Fortigate FW with SSL inspection I had problems installing angular/cli, was getting 'npm ERR! Code SELFSIGNEDCERTINCHAIN' So I did: npm config set strict-ssl false then: npm install npm -g -ca NULL and now I'm able to install @angular/cli@1.63 with npm install -g @angular/cli.
- Installation Options. Mountebank knows first-hand how frustrating it is to be working in.NET and have to fiddle with a JDK just to get a testing library working, and the hassle of setting up ruby in your build pipeline to compile CSS even though you're on a Java project.
However, if you want to use additional Node.js packages from NPM, you must separately install Node.js runtime to access the NPM package manager. The latest Edge.js NuGet package has been developed and tested with Node.js v8.2.1. The Node installer installs, directly into the npm folder, a special piece of Windows-specific configuration that tells npm where to install global packages. When npm is used to install itself, it is supposed to copy this special builtin configuration into the new install. There was a bug in some versions of npm that kept this from working, so.
If you’re looking for an easy guide to install Node.js and npm on OS X and macOS — this is it.
Before we get started, are you listening to JS Party? If not, you should be! Maybe start with our episode all about best practices for Node developers. ✊
The default method for installing Node.js is to download a pre-built installer for your platform, install it and make sure it’s on your $PATH.
However, if you’re a Homebrew fan like me and prefer to install all of your packages with it — ensuring your packages are installed using the same commands and directories and allowing Homebrew to easily manage upgrades and updates — then this guide will help you get started.
Install Node.js and npm with Homebrew
First, install Homebrew.
Then run brew update to make sure Homebrew is up to date.
As a safe measure you should run brew doctor to make sure your system is ready to brew. Run the command below and follow any recommendations from brew doctor.
Next, add Homebrew’s location to your $PATH in your .bash_profile or .zshrc file.
Next, install Node (npm will be installed with Node):
To test out your Node and npm install, try installing Grunt (you might be asked to run with sudo):
If that worked then congratulations — you’ve installed Node.js, npm, and Grunt.
If not — retrace your steps or post a question to Stack Overflow.
Listen to related podcasts on The Changelog
Since you’re interested in Node.js, npm, and Homebrew — listen to some recent related podcasts we’ve done on those subjects.
mountebank knows first-hand how frustrating it is to be working in .NET and have tofiddle with a JDK just to get a testing library working, and the hassle of setting upruby in your build pipeline to compile CSS even though you're on a Java project. mountebankwants you to be happy, and therefore he supports the following hassle-free installation options,which he assures you just work.
| Option | node.js required? | sudo required? | links | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Docker image | No | No | Docker hub | Can run with a command like docker run --rm -p 2525:2525 -p 8080:8080 mountebank:2.4.0 mb start --configfile imposters.ejs |
| Self-contained archives | No | No | Simply unpack and run mb from inside. See below for Windows constraints. | |
| OS-specific packages | No | Yes | Puts mb at /usr/local/bin, which is generally in the PATH. | |
| source tarball | Yes | No | source tarball if you roll that way. |
Running as a system daemon
You can also configure mountebank to run as a unix system daemon. A sample ansible playbook and systemd configuration file isavailable here (Tested on RHEL7 and Centos7).
Install Npm On Osx Laptop
Windows path limitations
*mountebank wishes very much for your Windows experience to be hassle-free, but he is simply not qualified to address a particular constraint of Windows Explorer. For legacy reasons, some Windows applications, including most notably Windows Explorer, have a maximum number of characters allowed in a path of 260 characters. As mountebank writes these words, the longest path he includes in the zip files is around 175 characters. The zip file name, which is likely to represent itself as two nested directories if you use the defaults to unzip it, will be around 25 characters. That gives you very little wiggle room. If you unzip the file in your users directory, you may very likely get an error because of this constraint.
Install Npm On Osx Operating System
The following solutions will all work:
Install Npm On Mac Brew
- Unzip to the root of your C: drive (or a similar small path)
- Use 7zip to unzip the file instead of Windows Explorer
- Use
npmto install mountebank instead of the zip file