I recently upgraded my npm package manager hoping it would fix some issues with dependencies in my project. However, after the update, I realized that I need to go back to the same npm version that my team members are using for consistency. What’s the best way to install a specific older version of npm? I’m looking for the command or steps to downgrade npm from the current version to a previous one that matches what everyone else on my development team has installed.
To downgrade npm, run npm install -g npm@[version] and replace [version] with the exact number you need. Check what version your team is using first with npm --version to ensure you install the correct one. Be aware that downgrading can lead to permission issues on macOS or Linux; if you encounter such errors, consider adding sudo before the command. Alternatively, using a Node version manager like nvm provides more flexibility for managing versions.
hey! just use npm install -g npm@version-number for the version u need. if ur team is on 8.19.2, run npm install -g [email protected]. make sure to check ur current ver with npm --version first. don’t wanna mess things up again lol!
Had this exact issue last year with version conflicts on our team. Just run npm install -g npm@specific-version but here’s what I wish I’d known - clean your cache first with npm cache clean --force. Skipping this step can mess things up when switching versions. On Windows, you’ll probably hit permission errors, so run command prompt as admin. Once you’re done, use npm doctor to double-check everything’s working before diving back into your project.