I am trying to run
$ npm init @Shopify_77 [email removed]
but the process fails because the cli script believes I have an invalid node version.
What version of node & npm work with the current shopify cli (v3.61.2)?
Topic summary
Issue: App scaffolding via “npm init … @latest” fails because the CLI flags an invalid Node.js version.
Key compatibility info (Shopify CLI v3.61.2):
- Supported Node.js: >= 18.20.0 or >= 20.10.0 (per shared screenshot).
- The reporter’s Node 20.6.0 falls below 20.10.0, so the CLI correctly treats it as unsupported.
Command note:
- Use lowercase “shopify” in the init command; capitalization may cause failures.
Context and advice:
- CLI v3 had worked for months before this version check failure appeared.
- Caution against using the “latest” dist-tag in npm commands due to potential breaking changes; pin specific versions instead.
Outcome/status:
- Answer marked as solution. Resolution implies upgrading Node.js to a supported version and correcting command casing.
- No specific npm version requirement was provided.
- Reporter indicated they will sort it out; no final confirmation of fix, but guidance is clear and discussion is effectively resolved.
Hi @tomadelaney ,
I just modify ‘Shopify’ into ‘shopify’ and create app execution works. Maybe you just type wrong characters. For further informations, Shopify CLI v3.61.2 only work on Node >= 18.20.0 or >= 20.10.0 like the following picture.
If it helps you, please like and mark it as the solution.
Best Regards
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Thanks, I appreciate your reply.
My issue is deeper; CLI3 has worked flawlessly for 6 months, but it
now errors out, thinking that I am running invalid Node v20.6.0.
I’ll sort it out!
Thank you for marking my answer as a solution.
Ya, I think using the tag “latest” is quite dangerous for developers. I didn’t get the issue with Shopify cli as you did but I have met version issue with other package recently while using “latest” tag because that package just has some major updates. Anw, hope you fix the issue soon.
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