Problems installing Node Red on my RasPi

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Hey there!
I tried installing node red with the following command (how to get started): ```
bash <(curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/node-red/linux-installers/master/deb/update-nodejs-and-nodered)

The following problems appears, even after trying the same command again. I am not able to start node red... some got a clue what i could also try?

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Regars,
Jacob

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I had the same problem. Apparently the step "Remove old version of Node-RED" removes the node and npm commands from the installed nodejs, even if you are asking it to use an existing installed one (i.e. it damages an existing nodejs install -- oops).

Easy to fix if you know where everything is. Just re-symlink node and npm from where they are installed (for me it is /usr/local/lib/nodejs/node-vXX.XX.X-linux-armv7l/bin) to where they are supposed to be in the command path (for me it is /usr/local/bin) and then start Node-RED.

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I think it is the version of JavaScript you have. You should use v16 or v14. If you add --help At the end of the curl command and it will show you the exact syntax to install javascript v14 or v16.

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Do you need node v17?

I'd recommend trying again with --node16...

bash <(curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/node-red/linux-installers/master/deb/update-nodejs-and-nodered) --node16