[BUG] nvm-desktop: command not found: "node" after installing first Node version from GUI without running nvmd use {version}

[iki]

Describe the bug

After fresh install of NVM Desktop and install of first Node version from GUI, default version is not set in %UserProfile%\.nvmd\default (file does not exist) and all node/npm/npx/corepack shims exit with nvm-desktop: command not found: "node" (replace node with npm/npx/corepack)

To Reproduce

Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Install NVM.Desktop_4.0.1_x64-setup.exe on Windows 11 x64
2. Install Node v22.9.0 via NVM Desktop
3. [OK] Optionally check %UserProfile%\.nvmd\bin is in PATH
4. [OK] Optionally check Node v22.9.0 is installed in %UserProfile%\.nvmd\versions\22.9.0
5. [BUG] Check %UserProfile%\.nvmd\default -> Missing
6. [BUG] Try running node/npm/npx/corepack via nvmd shim. Here I use explicit path to be sure:

$ "%UserProfile%\.nvmd\bin\node.exe" --version
nvm-desktop: command not found: "node"
# Same for npm/npx/corepack

7. [Workaround] Run nvmd use explicitly

$ nvmd use v22.9.0
Now using node v22.9.0

8. [OK] Repeat step 6 to verify shims work OK now.

Expected behavior

• NVM Desktop GUI install of first Node version should set it as default
• Error nvm-desktop: command not found: "node" should be more explicit: include where nmvd searched for it
• If default is missing, it should report it, e.g. nvm-desktop: default node version is not set, use 'nvmd use {version}

Desktop (please complete the following information):

• OS: Windows 11 23H2 Home 10.0.22635.4367
• Arch: x64
• NVM Desktop Version: 4.0.1

[1111mp]

First of all, thank you for your feedback. 🌹

Currently, after downloading a version, you need to manually set it as the default version through the Apply button:

NVM Desktop GUI install of first Node version should set it as default

I think doing so will make some users feel unacceptable (a feeling of being forced to take over). Perhaps there is another way to solve this problem: add a checkbox in the download pop-up box to "set it as the default version". If checked, it will be set as the default version after downloading, otherwise it will do nothing. Or maybe you have a better idea.

• Error nvm-desktop: command not found: "node" should be more explicit: include where nmvd searched for it
• If default is missing, it should report it, e.g. nvm-desktop: default node version is not set, use 'nvmd use {version}

Yes, a clearer and more complete error message should be given. I will improve this part in the next minor version.

[1111mp]

This issue has been fixed in Release v4.0.2. You can upgrade to this version to verify it. Thanks. 🌹

[iki]

Works perfectly! Many thanks!