Node Version Manager (NVM) runs natively on Windows on Arm.
Source record updated: Nov 26, 2024.
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Manage multiple installations of node.js on a Windows computer.
Compatibility overview
- Publisher
- Corey Butler
- Type
- Native Arm64
- Source
- Community source
- Data updated
- Sep 16, 2026
Evidence and dates
- Data updated
- Sep 16, 2026
- Source record updated
- Nov 26, 2024
- Device test date
- Not recorded
An official native or architecture-neutral package was found. Package availability does not establish device test results.
- GitHub Releases ↗ Arm64 · v2.0.0 Sep 16, 2026
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What this means
Install choice
Node Version Manager (NVM) has a native Arm64 build. Prefer the Arm64 installer or Microsoft Store package when it is offered; that is the best path for performance and battery life.
Compare native and emulated apps →Developer workflow checks
Node Version Manager (NVM) belongs to a developer or engineering workflow. Verify native extensions, SDKs, database drivers and any local virtualization or container dependency.
Set up WSL on Arm →Next step
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Community source · Source record updated: Nov 26, 2024.
Node Version Manager (NVM) on Windows on Arm — FAQ
Does Node Version Manager (NVM) work on Windows on Arm (Snapdragon X)?
Node Version Manager (NVM) runs natively on Windows on Arm. Source record updated: Nov 26, 2024.
Is Node Version Manager (NVM) native Arm64 or emulated?
Node Version Manager (NVM) ships a native Arm64 build, so it runs at full speed with the best battery efficiency on Arm PCs.
Does Node Version Manager (NVM) work on Snapdragon X2 Elite or NVIDIA RTX Spark?
Node Version Manager (NVM) is listed as compatible with Windows on Arm, so it is a candidate for Snapdragon X2 Elite and NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs. Still test device-specific pieces such as drivers, plug-ins, GPU acceleration, anti-cheat and background services.