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Node.js

Kythia Workspace provides an automated, seamlessly integrated Node.js environment without the need for manual system configurations.

  1. Go to Runtimes -> Node.js
  2. Select your desired version from the dropdown menu and click Install
  3. Kythia will download the official Node.js binaries directly to your local environment.

Kythia automatically manages the system environment for you. When you activate a specific version of Node.js via the UI, Kythia injects its executable directory directly into your current terminal session’s PATH.

This means you can immediately open a terminal within Kythia and run the standard commands (like node, npm, npx) without conflicts or having to restart your computer.

Your installed Node.js versions are stored safely at:

C:\kythia\runtimes\nodejs\{version}\

You can install multiple versions of Node.js simultaneously. The Kythia UI allows you to instantly hot-swap between versions for your current workspace session. Simply click the dropdown menu on the Node.js panel, choose a different version, and your terminal environment will update dynamically!