How to fix npm missing write access on linux
When you install a package globally with npm install -g <package> without node version manager you can get Missing write access to /usr/lib/node_modules error. Following methods are the easiest ways to fix this issue.
1. Reinstall npm with a node version manager
This method is the recommended way by the npm to fix this issue. You can use nvm or n as a node version manager.
2. Change nmp’s default directory
Create a hidden folder in your home directory for npm.
1 | mkdir ~/.npm-global |
Configure npm to use custom location
1 | npm config set prefix '~/.new-npm' |
Add bin directory to PATH in ~/.profile
1 | export PATH=~/.npm-global/bin:$PATH |
Update system variables and you are ready to install packages globally
1 | source ~/.profile |
3. Using NPM_CONFIG_PREFIX environment value
You can set a new npm directory using NPM_CONFIG_PREFIX. Add the following line to the ~/.profile file.
1 | NPM_CONFIG_PREFIX=~/.new-npm |
Update system variables and you know what to do.
1 | source ~/.profile |