{"id":19276,"date":"2023-05-17T12:13:43","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T12:13:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webhostinggeeks.com\/howto\/?p=19276"},"modified":"2023-10-17T12:19:15","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T12:19:15","slug":"how-to-uninstall-node-js-and-npm-on-ubuntu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webhostinggeeks.com\/howto\/how-to-uninstall-node-js-and-npm-on-ubuntu\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Uninstall Node.js and npm on Ubuntu"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"How<\/p>\n

Node.js is a popular runtime environment that allows developers to run JavaScript on the server side. Paired with npm, the Node.js package manager, it provides a robust environment for developing and deploying web applications. <\/p>\n

However, there may be instances where you need to uninstall Node.js and npm from your Ubuntu<\/a> system, perhaps to reinstall a different version or to free up system resources.<\/p>\n

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to completely remove Node.js and npm from your Ubuntu machine. <\/p>\n

Let’s get started.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Determine Your Installation Method<\/h2>\n

Before uninstalling Node.js and npm, it’s essential to determine how you initially installed them. The uninstallation process will vary depending on whether you used the Ubuntu package manager, a version manager like nvm, or a manual installation from the Node.js website.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Uninstalling Node.js and npm using APT<\/h2>\n

If you installed Node.js and npm using the Ubuntu package manager (apt), follow these steps:<\/p>\n

Open your terminal.<\/p>\n

Run the following command to remove Node.js:<\/p>\n

sudo apt remove nodejs<\/pre>\n
Next, remove npm with:<\/p>\n
sudo apt remove npm<\/pre>\n
To ensure all associated packages and configurations are removed, you can also run:<\/p>\n
sudo apt autoremove<\/pre>\n
Step 3: Uninstalling Node.js and npm using NVM<\/h2>\n
If you used nvm (Node Version Manager) for installation:<\/p>\n
Open your terminal.<\/p>\n
List the installed Node.js versions with:<\/p>\n
nvm ls<\/pre>\n
Uninstall a specific version (replace version_number with your version):<\/p>\n
nvm uninstall version_number<\/pre>\n
If you wish to uninstall nvm itself, you can delete it using:<\/p>\n
rm -rf ~\/.nvm<\/pre>\n
Step 4: Manual Uninstallation<\/h2>\n
If you installed Node.js and npm manually from the Node.js website or another source:<\/p>\n
Navigate to the installation directory (commonly \/usr\/local).<\/p>\n
Remove Node.js and npm directories:<\/p>\n
sudo rm -rf \/usr\/local\/lib\/nodejs<\/pre>\n
Step 5: Verify Uninstallation<\/h2>\n
After uninstalling, it’s a good practice to verify that Node.js and npm have been removed:<\/p>\n
Check Node.js:<\/p>\n
node -v<\/pre>\n
Check npm:<\/p>\n
npm -v<\/pre>\n
If both commands return errors or “command not found”, it indicates that Node.js and npm have been successfully uninstalled.<\/p>\n
Commands Mentioned<\/h2>\n