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Windows npm install -g on Windows equivalent in Linux
Installs a global Node.js CLI package.
Windows
→
npm install -g on Windows
Linux equivalents
npm install -g PACKAGE
npm install -g PACKAGE
npm install -g PACKAGE
Overview
What this command does
Installs a global Node.js CLI package.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Install global npm package
Installs a global Node.js CLI package.
npm install -g PACKAGE
Install global npm package
npm --help
Show command help when supported
man npm
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
npm install -g PACKAGE
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: npm install -g on Windows
npm install -g PACKAGEReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
npm install -g PACKAGE | Install global npm package |
npm --help | Show command help when supported |
man npm | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | install with apt when missing | npm install -g PACKAGE |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | install with dnf when missing | npm install -g PACKAGE |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | install with pacman when missing | npm install -g PACKAGE |
Same command on this distribution. |
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