Node.js
Node.js is an open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment built on Chrome's V8 engine. It enables developers to execute JavaScript code on the server side to build scalable network applications.
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- Version
- 26.13.0
- Release date
- Oct. 28, 2026
- License
- MIT
- Installer type
- wix
How do I use this?
Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.
winget install --id OpenJS.NodeJS.LTS -eSHA256 (file verification)
0e5ee99c7cbf922887f04af268e3665990748945336a44956f47cc0df695b6dfOther supported versions
Node.js 24 LTS · 24.22.1 · Oct. 20, 2026 Download
winget install --id OpenJS.NodeJS.LTS -eSHA256 (file verification)
3bda4baf1ee709b33cf920dd633106ddb23951e322bff9c03ec9f64ab8981b01We couldn't find a macOS version of Node.js in the official repositories; check the publisher's website.
We couldn't find a Linux version of Node.js in the official repositories; check the publisher's website.
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Node.js 26.13.0: what's new?
- Node.js 26.x has transitioned into Long Term Support (LTS) under the codename 'Lithium', receiving updates through April 2029.
- Other than metadata updates reflecting LTS status (such as process.release), there are no functional changes from Node.js 26.12.1.
- Linux users updating from earlier LTS versions (e.g. Node.js 24 or 22) may need to install libatomic separately.
Summarized from the publisher's release notes.
Highlights
- Asynchronous and event-driven I/O architecture
- High performance powered by the V8 JavaScript engine
- Single-threaded event loop model
- Cross-platform support
- Built-in integration with the npm package manager
Who is it for?
Node.js is designed for software developers and engineers building server-side applications, REST APIs, and command-line tools using JavaScript. It is also standard for managing frontend build tools and dependencies via npm.
Good to know before installing
- Provides no graphical user interface; operation requires command-line familiarity and JavaScript programming knowledge.
- Due to its single-threaded event loop architecture, it is not inherently optimized for heavy CPU-bound computational tasks.
- Listed installation and package configurations are specifically designated for Windows.
How to install
Windows
- Click the official download button on our page to get the installer, or run the winget command.
- Launch the downloaded Windows installer file.
- Follow the setup wizard prompts to complete the installation.
- Verify the installation by running node -v in Command Prompt.
Alternatives
Frequently asked questions
Is Node.js free to use?
Yes, Node.js is open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is npm in Node.js?
npm is the default package manager included automatically with Node.js for managing dependencies.
Can Node.js run on Windows?
Yes, Node.js provides a native installer package and winget support for Windows systems.