How to Install TypeScript on Linux

TypeScript is a valuable tool for any JavaScript developer on Linux. This guide offers a straightforward method for installing TypeScript on various Linux distributions. Follow these easy steps to get TypeScript set up and start writing type-safe JavaScript code

This guide provides a straightforward approach to installing TypeScript on your Linux machine.

Step 1: Install Node.js

• Open Terminal: Launch your Linux distribution’s Terminal.
• Update Package Lists (if needed): For Debian-based systems (like Ubuntu), run: Bashsudo apt update For Red Hat-based systems (like Fedora), run: Bashsudo dnf upgrade
• Install Node.js:

Debian-based:

sudo apt install nodejs

Red Hat-based:

sudo dnf install nodejs

• Other Distributions: Use your distribution’s package manager (e.g., pacman for Arch Linux, zypper for openSUSE) to install the nodejs package.
• Verify Node.js Installation:
  • In Terminal, type node -v and press Enter. This should display the installed Node.js version.

Step 2: Install TypeScript

• Open Terminal: If you close it, open a new Terminal window.
• Install TypeScript Globally: Run the following command: Bashnpm install -g typescript The -g flag installs TypeScript globally, making it accessible from any location on your system.
• Verify TypeScript Installation:
  • In Terminal, type

tsc -v

• and press Enter to display the installed TypeScript version.

Step 3: (Optional) Update TypeScript

To update to a newer version of TypeScript in the future, run:

npm update -g typescript

That’s it! You have successfully installed TypeScript on your Linux machine. You are now ready to start developing with TypeScript!