Instructions to fix "env: node: no such file or directory" error if you've installed Node via NVM through Homebrew on macOS

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Fixing "env: node: no such file or directory" error on macOS

This method works only if you've installed Node via NVM through Homebrew on macOS.

Solution

1. Reboot your Mac into Recovery Mode by restarting your computer and holding down Command+R until the Apple logo appears on your screen.

2. Click Utilities > Terminal.

3. In the Terminal window, type in csrutil disable and press Enter.

4. Restart your Mac.

5. Open the Terminal again.

6. In the Terminal window, type in sudo ln -sf $NVM_BIN/node /usr/bin/node, press Enter and type the password.

7. The symlink to fix node was created, now the error must disappears.

8. For finish, repeat the steps 1 and 2, now on the Terminal window, type in csrutil enable and press Enter.

9. Restart your Mac and enjoy!