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nodejs/node

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Node.js - installs Node.js LTS (minimum version 20) with npx; every npx-based MCP server in the tap needs it, uses ~/.local if /usr is read-only

check: node https://nodejs.org

Installs Node.js LTS (required for npx-based MCP servers)

Key Commands

CommandDescription
nodeRun node
node --helpShow help and available options
node --versionShow installed version

Common Usage

bash
# Check if installed
node --version

# Show help
node --help

The default minimum is Node.js 20. A dep that needs a newer runtime can call NODE_MIN_MAJOR=22 install_dep nodejs/node; the override applies to that invocation and prevents the fast path from accepting an older installation.

capabilities that use it

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