A node.js version management utility for Windows. Ironically written in Go.
Publisher’s description
What is NVM for Windows?
NVM for Windows is an open-source languages & sdk program for Windows from Ecor Ventures LLC. It ranks 19th by popularity among languages & sdks in this catalogue. It is written in Inno Setup.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.2.2, released on January 1, 2025. 6 versions are listed since September 25, 2014, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 0.6 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 773,933 times. The source code on GitHub (nvm-windows/nvm) has 48,013 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, NVM for Windows and LLVM.
Project description on GitHub: “The Node.js version manager for Windows.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: NVM for Windows is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is NVM for Windows safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
2D5AD523AA6182205DA77C0EB8210638AAA8792F4E6A4BC12E1AC854C5455A68· 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
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›6 versions over 10 years · about 0.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2.2Latest | January 1, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.1.12 | November 23, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.1.11 | April 13, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.1.10 | November 12, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.1.9 | April 27, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.1 | September 25, 2014 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CoreyButler.NVMforWindows -echoco install nvm -ynvm-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Program files (.exe): nvm.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Ecor Ventures LLC
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/nvm-windows/nvm
- Written in
- Inno Setup
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.2.2
- Released
- January 1, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- May 3, 2022
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 0.6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 773,933
- GitHub stars
- 48,013
- GitHub forks
- 3,894
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- CoreyButler.NVMforWindows
- Chocolatey package
- nvm
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Frequently asked questions
Is NVM for Windows free?
Yes. NVM for Windows is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is NVM for Windows safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, 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 NVM for Windows 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 NVM for Windows be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does NVM for Windows run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of NVM for Windows?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 25, 2014.
Can I use NVM for Windows without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to NVM for Windows?
Go Programming Language, NVM for Windows, LLVM, Yarn and Deno. The alternatives page compares them.
