Description:
Open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 20.19.6@0
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Tracked Since: Oct 30, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@nodejs |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
javascript
runtime
nodejs
backend
server
typescript
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Install:
brew install node@20
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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.
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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
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Use Cases:
- Building RESTful APIs and web servers
- Developing real-time applications (chat, gaming)
- Server-side rendering for web frameworks
- Command-line tool development
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Alternatives:
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bun
– Newer runtime focused on speed and all-in-one tooling
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deno
– Secure runtime by default with TypeScript support out of the box
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node@22
– Newer release with latest features but shorter support window
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