Node.js® is a free, open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment that lets developers create servers, web apps, command line tools and scripts.
Publisher’s description
What is Node.js 8?
Node.js 8 by Node.js Foundation is open-source Windows software in the ides & code editors category. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI and Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 8.11.3, released on June 12, 2018. The version history goes back to March 28, 2018: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (nodejs/node) has 122,534 stars. On Windows it registers 3 file types, including .js, .mjs and .cjs. Similar programs include OpenCode, Apache NetBeans and RStudio.
Project description on GitHub: “Node.js JavaScript runtime ✨🐢🚀✨”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Node.js 8 is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Node.js 8 safe to download?
- The file is served by nodejs.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
D7E3057E921803159266FF1340283420A3E5053BAD0C3FF951D8946A8F9AA66B· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the nodejs/node repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 24, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- Dependency update tool10
- Security policy10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Fuzzing10
- Tests in CI10
- Contributors from several organisations10
- Licence declared9
- Code review8
- Pinned dependencies7
- Static code analysis7
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge5
- Branch protection1
- Restricted token permissions0
- No binaries in the repository0
- No known vulnerabilities0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.11.3Latest | June 12, 2018 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit ZIP32-bit MSI32-bit ZIP |
| 8.11.2 | May 15, 2018 | — | 32-bit ZIP32-bit MSI64-bit ZIP64-bit MSI |
| 8.11.0 | March 28, 2018 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OpenJS.NodeJS.8 -emsiexec /i node-v8.11.3-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {D453BC74-B405-4241-9095-808419A77FB3} /qn /norestartProgram files (.exe): corepack.exe, node.exe, npm.exe, npx.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Node.js Foundation
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/nodejs/node
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI, Portable
- Version
- 8.11.3
- Released
- June 12, 2018
- Added to the catalogue
- November 10, 2025
- Versions listed
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 122,534
- GitHub forks
- 39,968
- Website
- nodejs.org
- winget ID
- OpenJS.NodeJS.8
- MSI product code
- {D453BC74-B405-4241-9095-808419A77FB3}
File types it opens (3)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Node.js 8 free?
Yes. Node.js 8 is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Node.js 8 safe to download?
The download comes from nodejs.org, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Node.js 8 with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Node.js 8 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Node.js 8 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Node.js 8?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 28, 2018.
What are alternatives to Node.js 8?
OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, RStudio, CodeLite and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
