How to use the command Get-NodeInstallLocation (with examples)

This article will provide examples of how to use the command Get-NodeInstallLocation, which is part of the ps-nvm project. This command can only be run under PowerShell and is used to retrieve the current Node.js installation directory for ps-nvm.

Use case 1: Get the current Node.js installation directory

Code:

Get-NodeInstallLocation

Motivation: The motivation for using this example is to quickly obtain the current Node.js installation directory for ps-nvm. This can be useful for various purposes, such as configuring environment variables or installing additional modules.

Explanation: The Get-NodeInstallLocation command is used to retrieve the installation directory of the current Node.js version used by ps-nvm. It does not require any arguments and simply returns the installation directory as output.

Example output:

C:\Program Files\ps-nvm\nodejs

Conclusion: The Get-NodeInstallLocation command is a handy tool for quickly obtaining the current Node.js installation directory for ps-nvm. It can be used in various scenarios where the installation directory is needed for further configuration or installation purposes.