Install Forge on Linux

In this short guide you'll install and configure the software required to work with the Forge platform on a Linux platform.

Set up Node.js

Forge developers on Linux should use the OS package manager and Node Version Manager (nvm) to configure the environment.

1. Install Node.js via package manager. See the Node.js package manager documentation for a list of supported platforms.

2. Install nvm.

3. Select the latest Node.js LTS release by running the following in the terminal:

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   nvm install --lts
   nvm use --lts
   

4. Check your Node.js version, run the following in the terminal:

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   node --version
   

Which outputs your node version.

Next steps

You're ready to continue the Forge getting started guide, next you'll install the Forge CLI.