Install a package globally to use it as a CLI tool
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<div class="ts-logo">đ</div>
<h1>Master TypeScript Global Install!</h1>
<div class="command-display">npm install -g typescript</div>
<p>Install TypeScript globally and use it anywhere on your system! đ</p>
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<h2 class="section-title">đ¤ What Is npm install -g typescript?</h2>
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<p style="font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 20px;">
This command installs <span class="highlight">TypeScript</span> <strong>globally</strong> on your computer, making it available as a <span class="tooltip">CLI tool<span class="tooltiptext">Command Line Interface - a program you can run from your terminal!</span></span> anywhere! đ
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Imagine having a super-powered translator in your pocket that you can use anywhere, anytime! đ That's what global installation does - it makes TypeScript available system-wide, not just in one project folder!
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<strong>Breaking It Down:</strong>
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<li><code>npm install</code> - Install a package</li>
<li><code>-g</code> - Install <strong>globally</strong> (system-wide)</li>
<li><code>typescript</code> - The TypeScript compiler package</li>
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<h3 style="color: var(--accent-pink); margin-bottom: 15px;">What is TypeScript? đ</h3>
<ul style="margin-left: 30px; line-height: 2; font-size: 1.1rem;">
<li>đ <strong>Superset of JavaScript</strong> - JavaScript with types!</li>
<li>đĄī¸ <strong>Type Safety</strong> - Catch errors before runtime</li>
<li>đ¯ <strong>Better IDE Support</strong> - Amazing autocomplete</li>
<li>đĸ Used by <strong>Microsoft, Google, Airbnb</strong>, and more!</li>
<li>â Over <strong>30 million downloads per week</strong></li>
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<h2 class="section-title">⨠Why Install Globally?</h2>
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<div class="feature-title">Use Anywhere</div>
<p style="color: var(--text-secondary);">Run TypeScript commands from any directory!</p>
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<div class="feature-icon">âĄ</div>
<div class="feature-title">CLI Access</div>
<p style="color: var(--text-secondary);">Use <code>tsc</code> command directly in terminal!</p>
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<div class="feature-icon">đ¯</div>
<div class="feature-title">Quick Compile</div>
<p style="color: var(--text-secondary);">Compile TypeScript files instantly!</p>
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<div class="feature-icon">đ§</div>
<div class="feature-title">Project Init</div>
<p style="color: var(--text-secondary);">Create tsconfig.json easily!</p>
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<div class="feature-title">Learning</div>
<p style="color: var(--text-secondary);">Perfect for learning and experimenting!</p>
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<div class="feature-icon">đ</div>
<div class="feature-title">One-Time Setup</div>
<p style="color: var(--text-secondary);">Install once, use forever!</p>
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<h3 style="color: var(--accent-pink); margin-bottom: 15px;">đ Global vs Local Installation</h3>
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<th>Feature</th>
<th>Global (-g)</th>
<th>Local (default)</th>
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<td><strong>Installation</strong></td>
<td><code>npm install -g typescript</code></td>
<td><code>npm install typescript</code></td>
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<td><strong>Location</strong></td>
<td>System-wide directory</td>
<td>Project's node_modules</td>
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<td><strong>Usage</strong></td>
<td>Anywhere on your computer</td>
<td>Only in that project</td>
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<td><strong>Command</strong></td>
<td><code>tsc file.ts</code></td>
<td><code>npx tsc file.ts</code></td>
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<td><strong>Best For</strong></td>
<td>CLI tools, learning</td>
<td>Project dependencies</td>
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<h2 class="section-title">âī¸ How Does It Work?</h2>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 30px; font-size: 1.1rem;">Let's break down what happens step by step:</p>
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<h3>Step 1: npm Connects to Registry</h3>
<p>npm reaches out to npmjs.com to find the TypeScript package.</p>
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<h3>Step 2: Downloads TypeScript</h3>
<p>npm downloads the latest version of TypeScript compiler and all its files.</p>
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<h3>Step 3: Installs to Global Directory</h3>
<p>Instead of node_modules, it installs to a special global directory on your system.</p>
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<pre><code><span class="code-comment"># Common global locations:</span>
<span class="code-comment"># Windows: C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Roaming\npm</span>
<span class="code-comment"># Mac/Linux: /usr/local/lib/node_modules</span></code></pre>
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<h3>Step 4: Creates Executable Link</h3>
<p>npm creates a <code>tsc</code> command that you can run from anywhere!</p>
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<pre><code id="install-code"><span class="code-comment"># Install TypeScript globally</span>
npm install -g typescript
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npm i -g typescript
<span class="code-comment"># Install specific version</span>
npm install -g typescript@5.3.3
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tsc --version
<span class="code-comment"># Get help</span>
tsc --help
<span class="code-comment"># Initialize a new TypeScript project</span>
tsc --init
<span class="code-comment"># Compile a single file</span>
tsc app.ts
<span class="code-comment"># Compile all TypeScript files</span>
tsc
<span class="code-comment"># Watch mode (auto-compile on changes)</span>
tsc --watch</code></pre>
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<pre><code id="compile-code"><span class="code-comment">// TypeScript code with types</span>
<span class="code-keyword">function</span> <span class="code-function">greet</span>(<span class="code-variable">name</span>: <span class="code-keyword">string</span>): <span class="code-keyword">string</span> {
<span class="code-keyword">return</span> <span class="code-string">`Hello, ${name}!`</span>;
}
<span class="code-keyword">const</span> <span class="code-variable">message</span>: <span class="code-keyword">string</span> = <span class="code-function">greet</span>(<span class="code-string">"TypeScript"</span>);
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tsc app.ts
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node app.js
<span class="code-comment"># Output: Hello, TypeScript!</span></code></pre>
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<strong>Magic! â¨</strong> TypeScript compiles to clean, readable JavaScript that runs anywhere!
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<span class="code-string">"module"</span>: <span class="code-string">"commonjs"</span>,
<span class="code-string">"outDir"</span>: <span class="code-string">"./dist"</span>,
<span class="code-string">"rootDir"</span>: <span class="code-string">"./src"</span>,
<span class="code-string">"strict"</span>: <span class="code-keyword">true</span>,
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npm install -g typescript
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<span class="code-comment"># Follow: https://docs.npmjs.com/resolving-eacces-permissions-errors</span>
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<strong>Problem:</strong> "tsc: command not found"
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<strong>Solutions:</strong>
<ul style="margin-left: 30px; margin-top: 10px; line-height: 2;">
<li>Restart your terminal/command prompt</li>
<li>Check PATH: <code>echo $PATH</code> (Mac/Linux) or <code>echo %PATH%</code> (Windows)</li>
<li>Find global npm folder: <code>npm config get prefix</code></li>
<li>Reinstall: <code>npm uninstall -g typescript && npm install -g typescript</code></li>
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<strong>Problem:</strong> Global TypeScript version conflicts with project version!
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<pre><code><span class="code-comment"># Check global version</span>
tsc --version
<span class="code-comment"># Check project version</span>
npx tsc --version
<span class="code-comment"># Use project version (recommended)</span>
npx tsc
<span class="code-comment"># Or use npm scripts in package.json</span>
npm run build</code></pre>
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<strong>Best Practice:</strong> Use global TypeScript for learning/quick tests, but use local versions for projects!
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<pre><code><span class="code-comment"># â Wrong - Node.js can't run TypeScript directly</span>
node app.ts
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Correct - Compile first, then run</span>
tsc app.ts
node app.js
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Or use ts-node for development</span>
npx ts-node app.ts</code></pre>
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<strong>Problem:</strong> Using an old version and missing new features!
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<pre><code><span class="code-comment"># Check current version</span>
tsc --version
<span class="code-comment"># Update to latest version</span>
npm update -g typescript
<span class="code-comment"># Or reinstall</span>
npm uninstall -g typescript
npm install -g typescript</code></pre>
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