Hey everyone! I’m new to Node.js and npm, and I’m having some trouble with the setup on my Mac. When I try to install a module globally, it’s not going where I expect it to.
I thought the default path for global modules was /usr/local/lib/node_modules, but when I run:
npm install -g some-cool-module
It doesn’t seem to be installing there. Am I missing something? Is there a way to check where npm is actually putting these global modules?
I’ve looked around online, but I’m still confused. Any help would be awesome! Thanks in advance!
hey bellagarcia, dont worry bout it. i had same issue. try runnin ‘npm root -g’ in terminal. itll show where global modules r installed. if u wanna change it, use ‘npm config set prefix’ command. make sure u got permissions tho. goodluck!
I ran into a similar issue when I first started with Node.js on my Mac. The default global installation path can vary depending on how Node.js was installed.
First, try running ‘npm config get prefix’ in your terminal. This will show you the current global installation directory.
If it’s not where you want it, you can change it by running ‘npm config set prefix /your/preferred/path’. Just make sure you have write permissions for that location.
Also, don’t forget to add the bin directory of your global installation path to your system’s PATH. This ensures you can run globally installed modules from anywhere.
Lastly, if you’re using nvm to manage Node versions, the global modules are typically installed in a version-specific directory. Something like ‘~/.nvm/versions/node/v14.17.0/lib/node_modules’ (adjust the version number as needed).
Hope this helps! Let me know if you need any clarification.
Global npm module installation can be tricky, especially on Mac. To verify your current global installation path, use ‘npm config get prefix’. This displays where npm is placing global modules. If you need to modify this location, utilize ‘npm config set prefix /desired/path’. Ensure you have the necessary permissions for the new directory. Remember to update your PATH variable to include the bin folder of your global npm directory. This allows you to execute global modules from any location in your terminal. If issues persist, consider reviewing your Node.js installation method, as this can affect default paths.