# How to install node

This guide will help you install Node.js using Node Version Manager (NVM). NVM allows you to easily install and manage different versions of Node.js on your system.

## Installation Steps

### 1. Install NVM (Node Version Manager)

Open your terminal and run the following command:

```bash
curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.40.1/install.sh | bash
```

After installation, add these lines to your shell configuration file (`.bashrc`, `.zshrc`, or `.profile`):

```bash
export NVM_DIR="$HOME/.nvm"
[ -s "$NVM_DIR/nvm.sh" ] && \. "$NVM_DIR/nvm.sh"
[ -s "$NVM_DIR/bash_completion" ] && \. "$NVM_DIR/bash_completion"
```

**Note**: You may need to restart your terminal or run `source ~/.bashrc` (or your appropriate shell configuration file) for the changes to take effect.

### 2. Verify NVM Installation

Verify that NVM is properly installed by checking its version:

```bash
nvm --version
```

### 3. View Available Node.js Versions

To see all available Node.js versions:

```bash
nvm ls-remote
```

This command displays a list of all Node.js versions that can be installed through NVM.

### 4. Install Node.js

Install your desired version of Node.js (version 20 or higher is required for float16 CLI):

```bash
nvm install <node_version>
```

### 5. Verify Installation

After installation, verify that Node.js is properly installed:

```bash
node --version
```