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node@24 for Mac

Open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment

Quick answer: node@24 is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install node@24. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 22,730 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What node@24 is

node@24 is a command-line tool for macOS: open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install node@24

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install node@24.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install node@24 on Mac?

Run brew install node@24 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is node@24 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does node@24 run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is node@24?

It was installed 22,730 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #90 in this catalogue.

What version of node@24 is current?

The latest packaged version is 24.22.1.