Resolving Command Not Found Issues With Npm And Node.js On MacBooks
Fixing "command not found" errors for npm & Node.js on MacBooks: Install, configure PATH, reinstall with Homebrew if needed, verify versions & restart terminal.
If you are developing on a MacBook, you may encounter issues where Node.js and npm commands are recognized in certain directories but not in others. This can lead to frustrating errors, such as:
zsh: command not found: npm
zsh: command not found: node
This article will guide you through resolving this issue by ensuring that npm and Node.js are properly installed and configured in your terminal, regardless of the directory you’re working in.
Understanding the Issue
The error occurs when the npm and Node.js executables are not found in your system’s PATH. The...