How can I troubleshoot the issue of “ node_env is not recognized as an internal or external command” in node.js?

357    Asked by Daminidas in Web-development , Asked on Jan 18, 2024

 I am currently using the node.js for a particular project. While processing the node.js I encountered a scenario where an error message occurred which was showing “ node_env is not recognized as an internal or external command”. How can I troubleshoot this particular issue? 

Answered by Daniel BAKER

 In the context of web development, if you getting the issue message of “node_env is not recognized as an internal or external command” while using node.js, then here are the technical solutions given to troubleshoot this particular issue:-

Checking node.js installation

First, you would need to check node.js installation. If your tool is not installed properly try to download it again by using the official site of node.

Verify PATH configuration

Try to verify the directory where node.js is installed or not. You can check this by running the following command in your particular terminal or command prompt:-

  “echo %PATH%”

Update PATH if necessary

If your node.js is not in the PATH, then you can add it manually:-

For Windows

  Set PATH=%PATH%;C:Program Files
odejs

On Unix/linux(bash)

  Export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/bin/node

Re-start terminal or command prompt

After the process of updating the PATH, now close and re-open your terminal or command prompt to apply the changes.



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