Install Node.js on Linux ARM Device #

Node.js #

JavaScript code outside a web browser.
Node.js is used for all npm packages and is the foundation of Electron.
As usual, this app will keep it updated.

To run in a terminal: node

Fortunately, Node.js is very easy to install on your Linux ARM Device in just two steps.

1. Install Pi-Apps - the best app installer for Linux ARM Device.
2. Use Pi-Apps to install Node.js.

Compatibility #

For the best chance of this working, we recommend using the latest LTS of Ubuntu or Debian from your hardware manufacturer.
Node.js will run on either an Ubuntu/Debian ARM32 OS or ARM64 OS.

Install Pi-Apps #

Pi-Apps is a free tool that makes it incredibly easy to install the most useful programs on your Linux ARM Device with just a few clicks.

Open a terminal and run this command to install Pi-Apps:

wget -qO- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Botspot/pi-apps/master/install | bash

Feel free to check out the Pi-Apps source code here: https://github.com/Botspot/pi-apps

Install Node.js #

Now that you have Pi-Apps installed, it is time to install Node.js.
First launch Pi-Apps from your start menu:

Then click on the Tools category.

Now scroll down to find Node.js in the list.

Just click Install and Pi-Apps will install Node.js for you!

Pi-Apps is a free and open source tool made by Botspot and other contributors. Find out more at https://pi-apps.io