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NVM for Windows

The Microsoft/Google recommended Node.js version manager for millions of Windows developers. 

 [!IMPORTANT]
 You may already have NVM for Windows. Microsoft Zenith preconfigures NVM, starting with AMD Ryzen AI Halo devices. More devices from OEM and silicon partners will be available in the coming months.  


NVM for Windows is not the same thing as nvm! (expand for details)

_The original nvm is a completely separate project for Mac/Linux only._ This project uses an entirely different philosophy and is not just a clone of nvm.



  !Downloads 



  
    
      🚀 Version 2 is available
      NVM for Windows has been fully rewritten for modern workflows.
      Explore what’s new →
    
  
  
    
      🏢 Introducing Certified Builds
      Deploy NVM for Windows in controlled environments with commercial Certified Builds and optional add-ons:
      
        IT-managed deployment with MSI and Intune
        Centralized policy enforcement
        Auditable operations with advanced logging
        Supply-chain confidence with verifiable trust artifacts
      
      Explore Certified Builds →
    
  


 Resources

- Official Website
- Documentation
- Announcements
- Why We Rewrote NVM for Windows

 Features

 [!IMPORTANT]
 Community Edition installers are now code-signed as of v2.0.0-hotfix.2.

|Feature|Description|
|:-|:-|
|Compatibility|• No mandatory administrator privileges.• Shim mode - no symlinks, fast (written in Zig).• Link mode - Zero-latency, junctions with symlink fallback.|
|Automation|• Per-directory version switching (pinning).• Auto-install missing versions.• Auto-install default global modules.|
|Speed|• Parallel (multiple) simultaneous installations.• Smaller downloads (7z).• Native extraction.• Caching.|
|Native Integrations|• Windows Apps• Logging (Windows Event Viewer)• Windows Registry• Desktop Notification Center|
|Customization|• User-defined aliases.• User-defined default global modules.• Configure local (air-gapped) downloads.|

 Certified Builds

Commercial Certified Builds are now available for controlled environments. Learn more.

Not sure which edition is right for you? See Choosing a Build.

|Feature|Description|
|:-|:-|
|IT-Managed Installation|• Windows-protected installation directory• Administrator-controlled deployment and device management|
|Installers|• MSI/MST• Microsoft Intune|
|Advanced Logging ⭐|• Fully auditable• Structured• Dedicated Event Source• Native SIEM integration|
|Policy Enforcement ⭐|• Active Directory/Entra integration• Restrict Node.js versions/ranges (e.g. no EOL versions, LTS only, etc.)• Control nvm-windows, Node/npm/npx settings• Advanced proxy (IWA, WPAD/PAC) support• Private Node.js download mirror|
|Trust Artifacts ⭐|• SBOM + AI-BOM• SLSA Provenance• SAST• VEX Reports|

⭐ = Add-on package

 Contributi

Top issues

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Latest release

NVM for Windows v2.0.1

Authenticode-signed community build from cli/src/manifest.json version 2.0.1.
Architectures: amd64, arm64.
Program root: per-user LocalAppData (unsupported outside that root may log NVM4101).
Org Program Files / MSI / Intune: use NVM for Windows Certified Builds.

Assets per arch: Inno Setup installer (-setup.exe) and prebuilt sync.exe (-sync.exe) for public -DownloadSync builds.

 Commits

 nvm-windows/nvm
 4f8c346 feat(install): add official Node adopt/drop/ignore (coreybutler)
 21c322b chore: update release docs (badges + contributors) (github-actions[bot])
 bfd8fec