How to Install Node.js on Kali Linux

Step 2: Install Node.js from Kali Repositories

Kali Linux comes with Node.js available in its repositories. To install it directly, run:

sudo apt install -y nodejs npm

• nodejs → Installs Node.js runtime

• npm → Installs Node Package Manager (used to manage JavaScript libraries)

Check the version:

node -v
npm -v

Step 3: Install Latest Node.js with NodeSource (Recommended)

The version in Kali’s repo may be outdated. To get the latest Node.js, use NodeSource:

curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_20.x | sudo -E bash -
sudo apt install -y nodejs

Verify installation:

node -v
npm -v

Step 4: Install n (Optional, for Managing Versions)

If you want to switch between different Node.js versions, install n:

sudo npm install -g n

Upgrade to the latest stable Node.js:

sudo n stable

sudo n lts

nano test.js

console.log("Node.js is working on Kali Linux!");

node test.js