Install Node.js on Nintendo Switch #

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 the latest LTS release.

To run in a terminal: node

Fortunately, Node.js is very easy to install on your Nintendo Switch in just two steps.

1. Install Pi-Apps - the best app installer for Nintendo Switch.
2. Use Pi-Apps to install Node.js.

Compatibility #

For the best chance of this working, we recommend using the latest version of Switchroot L4T Ubuntu Noble, which is currently version 5.1.2 Ubuntu Noble.
Node.js will run on L4T Ubuntu ARM64.

Install Pi-Apps #

Pi-Apps is a free tool that makes it incredibly easy to install the most useful programs on your Nintendo Switch 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, theofficialgman, and other contributors. Find out more at https://pi-apps.io