nvm alias add
Add or update a named alias for a Node.js version.
Usage
nvm alias add <name> <version> [flags]
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
<name> | Yes | Alias name. Cannot contain spaces or use reserved names. |
<version> | Yes | Target version specifier to resolve and store. |
Flags
| Flag | Short | Description |
|---|---|---|
--silent | -s | Suppress interactive override prompt when the alias already exists. |
Examples
nvm alias add legacy 18.20.8
nvm alias add legacy 20.19.1 --silent
nvm use legacy
Sample output
"legacy" now refers to v20.19.1