How to Add Node JS Repository for Debian-Based OSes

GNU/Linux Debian Adding Node JS Repository

Hi! The Guide shows you Step-by-step How to Add the Node JS Repository for Debian-Based GNU/Linux Systems.

And with this Node JS Repo Setup you’ll be able to Install both : 16.x LTS, 18.x LTS, 20.x LTS, 21.x, and Current.

For more insight see the official: NodeJs Repository Documentation.

Finally, this Node JS Debian Repository is valid also for:

• Kali Linux
• LMDE Linux
• Deepin Linux
• Parsix Linux
• antiX Linux
• MX Linux
• SparkyLinux
• MakuluLinux
• Elive Linux

(You may only need to find the Corresponding Debian Parent Release)

1. 1. Terminal Getting-Started Guide

   How to QuickStart with Command Line on Debian GNU/Linux

   Console Debian Linux QuickStart Guide

   Getting-Started with Command Line on Debian Linux.

   First Update the Apt Repo Sources with:

   sudo apt update

   Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
   If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.

2. 2. Installing Dependencies

   Then to Install Required Software
   Run:

   sudo apt install -y ca-certificates curl gnupg

3. 2. Adding GPG Key

   Now to Add Node.js Signing Key
   First, make the Target Directory with:

   sudo mkdir -p /etc/apt/keyrings

   And then to Setup it:

   curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/gpgkey/nodesource-repo.gpg.key | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /etc/apt/keyrings/nodesource.gpg

4. 3. Setting Up NodeJS Repository

   Then Add Node JS Apt Repository
   Especially relevant: Node.js 18+ is supported only on Debian 10+ based Systems.
   Now for Node 20 Set the Env. Var. as:

   NODE_MAJOR=20

   Possibly amend “NODE_MAJOR” Variable with that of your choice.
   And then run:

   echo "deb [signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/nodesource.gpg] https://deb.nodesource.com/node_$NODE_MAJOR.x nodistro main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/nodesource.list

   For Nodejs 16, and 18, change the NODE_MAJOR correspondly.
   Last, to Update the Apt Sources:

   sudo apt update

5. 4. Installing NodeJS

   Now to Install NodeJS for Linux
   Simply play:

   sudo apt install nodejs

6. 5. Getting Started Node Js

   How to Get Started with NodeJs on Debian GNU/Linux

   Node Js Debian QuickStart

   NodeJs Get Started on GNU/Linux.