About
Node.js is a free, open-source JavaScript runtime environment that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It lets developers build servers, web applications, command-line tools, and scripts using JavaScript outside the browser. Maintained by the OpenJS Foundation, Node.js enables full-stack JavaScript development with a single language across client and server.
Highlights
- Free and open-source JavaScript runtime environment
- Build servers, web applications, CLI tools, and scripts
- Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Maintained by the OpenJS Foundation
Best for
Developers building full-stack applications with JavaScript, creating backend servers, command-line utilities, and scripting tools on any major operating system.
At a glance
Node JS is available on macOS — all free to download.
It is developed by OpenJS Foundation.
Install on macOS via Homebrew with brew install node.
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