

You may need to install any missing version required if it's not already available locally. Next, lets check what version(s) of Node are already available on our system using the following command: brew search node

Here is the basics for switching Node versions using Homebrew on Mac OS.įirst, find out what version of Node you currently have installed: node -v With Node, I'm always trying to stay current and in some cases I need to switch between Node versions when switching between projects.

This may seem like common sense but with every software update that comes along, while there are often clear benefits to the upgrade, you may find your previously working code or project is no longer willing to play nice. There is an old saying I find myself repeating often, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it".
