The term ‘npx’ is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function SOLVED in React JS and Node JS

If you are encountering the error “The term ‘npx’ is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function” while working with React JS and Node JS, don’t worry – there is a solution! This error usually occurs when trying to run npx commands in the Windows command prompt (cmd) or PowerShell.

Step 1: Set up environment variables

To solve this issue, first, you need to set up environment variables correctly. Open the System Properties window by right-clicking on ‘This PC’ and selecting ‘Properties’. From there, click on ‘Advanced system settings’ and then ‘Environment Variables’. In the ‘System variables’ section, find the ‘Path’ variable and click ‘Edit’. Add the path to the directory where Node.js is installed, typically “C:Program Filesnodejs”, to the variable value. Click ‘OK’ to save the changes.

Step 2: Restart the command prompt or PowerShell

After setting up the environment variables, restart the command prompt or PowerShell so that it can recognize the changes made to the Path variable. This should solve the issue, and you should now be able to run npx commands without encountering the error.

Step 3: Verify the installation

If you are still facing the issue after following the above steps, it is possible that Node.js and npm were not installed correctly. In this case, it is recommended to verify the installation and re-install Node.js and npm if necessary. Once the installation is confirmed, repeat steps 1 and 2 to ensure that the environment variables are set up correctly.

By following these steps, you should be able to solve the “The term ‘npx’ is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function” error and continue working with React JS and Node JS without any further issues.

Happy coding!