How to install NVM (Node Version Manager) in Garuda linux or Arch Linux based

Here are the steps to install NVM in Garuda Linux:

1. Check your default shell:

• Open a terminal and run echo $SHELL to determine your current shell.

• If it's not Bash or Zsh, you'll need to switch to one of them for NVM to work properly. You can change your default shell using Garuda's settings or by editing your ~/.profile file.

2. Install NVM:

• Choose one of the following methods:

  • Using the Arch User Repository (AUR):

    • Run yay -S nvm to install NVM from the AUR.

  • Manual installation:

    • Run the following command in your terminal: Bash

        curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.3/install.sh | bash
      

3. Activate NVM in your current session:

• Run source ~/.bashrc (or source ~/.zshrc if you're using Zsh).

4. Verify installation:

• Run nvm --version to check if NVM is installed correctly.

5. Install Node.js versions:

• Use NVM to install different Node.js versions: Bash

    nvm install <version>
  

  (e.g., nvm install 18.12.1)

6. Use different Node.js versions:

• Switch between installed versions: Bash

    nvm use <version>
  

• Check the currently used version: Bash

    nvm current
  

Additional notes:

• Fish shell: If you prefer Fish shell, consider using fisher to manage plugins, as NVM doesn't have native Fish support.

• PATH variable: Ensure the path to NVM's bin directory is included in your PATH environment variable.

• Troubleshooting: If you encounter issues, refer to the NVM documentation (https://github.com/nvm-sh/nvm) for further guidance.