nvm 0.38 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
nvm 0.38 reached end of life on 7 Oct 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,767 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to nvm 0.40. Check your versionnvm --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the nvm release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 29 Mar 2021 | — |
| End of life | 7 Oct 2021 | 4.8 years ago |
| Latest release | 0.38.0 · 29 Mar 2021 | final |
Where to go from 0.38
Recommended target: nvm 0.40.
The newest actively supported branch is nvm 0.40 (latest release 0.40.6).
Frequently asked questions
Is nvm 0.38 still safe to use?
nvm 0.38 reached end of life on 7 Oct 2021, 1,767 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download nvm 0.38?
Yes — the final release (0.38.0) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade nvm 0.38 to?
Upgrade to nvm 0.40, the newest actively supported branch.
All nvm versions
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