nvm/Q/Does nvm impact the globally available npm commands

• Does the version of NodeJS activated with nvm interact with the CLI/Tools that are available at the CLI?

  • Yes, when using nvm, the active Node.js version determines which globally installed npm packages are available
    • Each Node.js version managed by nvm has its own separate global package directory
    • When switching Node versions with nvm, you switch which global packages are available

  • What is the Best Practice for managing global versions of npm commands when using nvm to manage node with mise?

    • When migrating from nvm to mise, there are several approaches:
      • 1. Use mise to manage Node.js versions:
        bash

        mise use --global node@20  # or whatever version you need
        npm install -g repomix     # install global packages with active node version

      • 2. For project-specific packages, prefer local installation in package.json over global installation
      • 3. Use npx to run packages without installing them globally:
        bash

        npx repomix ...           # runs latest version without global install

      • 4. If you need multiple versions, you can specify the node version explicitly:
        bash

        mise x node@20 -- npm install -g repomix

    • Note: After installing global packages, you may need to run mise reshim to ensure the commands are available in your PATH