- 1 year ago
Cannot invoke npm in PowerShell, even though it is in the system's path
If you're unable to invoke npm
in PowerShell, even though it is in the system's path, there are a few things you can try:
Check if the correct path is set: Ensure that the path to the
npm
executable is correctly added to thePATH
environment variable. You can verify this by runningecho $env:PATH
in PowerShell and checking if the path to thenpm
executable is listed.Restart PowerShell: After modifying the
PATH
environment variable, you may need to restart your PowerShell session for the changes to take effect. Close PowerShell and open a new instance to see ifnpm
is recognized.Verify
npm
installation: Ensure thatnpm
is installed correctly on your system. You can check the installation by runningnpm -v
in a Command Prompt window to see if it outputs the version number. Ifnpm
is not installed, you'll need to install it before you can use it.Check PowerShell Execution Policy: PowerShell has an execution policy that can restrict the execution of scripts and binaries. Make sure that the execution policy allows running
npm
. You can check the current execution policy by runningGet-ExecutionPolicy
in PowerShell. If it is set to a restrictive policy, you may need to change it to a more permissive one using theSet-ExecutionPolicy
command.Verify System Path: Double-check that the
PATH
environment variable is correctly set at the system level, not just the user level. This ensures that thenpm
executable is accessible system-wide.
If you have tried these steps and npm
still cannot be invoked in PowerShell, it could indicate a deeper issue with your environment or configuration. In such cases, you may need to troubleshoot further or seek assistance from your system administrator or technical support.