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Node.js 20 + Debian 12: Needs NodeSource or nvm; Default Repo Has Node 18

Node.js 20 + Debian 12 (Bookworm)

Debian 12's default apt repository includes Node.js 18, not 20. Use the NodeSource `setup_20.x` script or nvm for Node.js 20. This is a packaging gap in Debian's release cycle, not an incompatibility — NodeSource provides official Debian 12 support.

Workarounds & Fixes

NodeSource: `curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_20.x | sudo -E bash - && sudo apt install -y nodejs`
nvm: `nvm install 20`

Related Error Pages

Fix: nodejs node version incompatible

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Last verified: 2024-10-01 · Category: Node.js + OS