node@20 ☆
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Description:
Open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 20.19.6@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 30, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @nodejs  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: javascript runtime nodejs backend server typescript
Install: brew install node@20
About:
Node.js 20 is the latest Long Term Support (LTS) release of the JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 engine. It enables developers to run JavaScript on the server-side, building scalable network applications and APIs. This version includes performance improvements, updated dependencies, and stability for production environments.
Key Features:
  • Event-driven, non-blocking I/O model
  • Built-in package manager (npm)
  • Native ES Module support
  • Long Term Support (LTS) stability
  • V8 engine performance updates
Use Cases:
  • Building RESTful APIs and web servers
  • Developing real-time applications (chat, gaming)
  • Server-side rendering for web frameworks
  • Command-line tool development
Alternatives:
  • bun – Newer runtime focused on speed and all-in-one tooling
  • deno – Secure runtime by default with TypeScript support out of the box
  • node@22 – Newer release with latest features but shorter support window
Version History
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Oct 30, 2025 9:04am 0 VERSION_BUMP af4985b0
Sep 15, 2025 3:27pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 99877097
Nov 20, 2024 6:09pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 5758b4ba
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