Node.js 6

Node.js 6 6.17.0

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About Node.js 6

Node.js® is a free, open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment that lets developers create servers, web apps, command line tools and scripts.

Technical details

PublisherNode.js Foundation
AuthorOpenJS Foundation
Version6.17.0
Release date2019-02-28
LicenseMIT
Installer typewix, zip
Architecturex86, x64
Package IDOpenJS.NodeJS.6
Admin rightsRequired
Install scopeAll users

Install Node.js 6 from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=OpenJS.NodeJS.6 -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=OpenJS.NodeJS.6 -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=OpenJS.NodeJS.6 -e
Silent install with the offline installer
msiexec /i "node-v6.17.0-x64.msi" /quiet /norestart
Uninstall the MSI package
msiexec /x {99D1C612-99E8-4857-86FE-13010D3FF067} /quiet

Node.js 6 adds these commands to the command line: corepack, node, npm, npx.

codingcross-platformdevelopdevelopmentenvironmentjavascriptjsltsnodenpmprogrammingruntimev8

File types supported by Node.js 6

Node.js 6 can open or be associated with 3 file types:

.cjs.js.mjs

Node.js 6 version history

6.12.3 Jan 2, 2018

This LTS release comes with 115 commits. This includes 52 which are test related,
40 which are doc related, 12 which are build / tool related and 2 commits which updating a dependency.
Notable Changes
- build:
- configure can now be run from any directory (Gibson Fahnestock) #17321
Commits
- [b1b975370f] - benchmark,path: remove unused variables (薛定谔的猫) #15789
- [ac6f345f70] - build: allow running configure from any directory (Gibson Fahnestock) #17321
- [017492eca2] - build: add serial commas to messages in configure script (Rich Trott) #17464
- [ad9a8578ee] - build: fix test-v8 target (Michaël Zasso) #17269
- [9ba35e859f] - build: remove empty VCLibrarianTool entry (Daniel Bevenius) #17191
- [3d22e81d70] - build: minor corrections to configure descriptions (Daniel Bevenius) #17094
- [92f41e553a] - build: allow enabling the --trace-maps flag in V8 (Evan Lucas) #14018
- [b563908ff9] - crypto: use SetNull instead of Set (Daniel Bevenius) #17521
- [b287b9e64b] - deps: V8: cherry-pick e8e9c07 from upstream (Ali Ijaz Sheikh)
- [9804e7f3bb] - deps: V8: cherry-pick 9622696 from upstream (Ali Ijaz Sheikh)
- [dcee5edef7] - doc: simplify and clarify FIPS text in BUILDING.md (Rich Trott) #17538
- [f53b4df00e] - doc: 'constructor' implies use of new keyword (Cameron Moorehead) #17364
- [67c526fbb8] - doc: improve text for Console constructor (Rich Trott) #17519
- [013ef22ef8] - doc: improve readability of COLLABORATOR_GUIDE.md (Rich Trott) #17519 …

6.12.2 Dec 7, 2017

This is a security release. All Node.js users should consult the security release summary at https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/december-2017-security-releases/ for details on patched vulnerabilities.
Fixes for the following CVEs are included in this release:
- CVE-2017-15896
- CVE-2017-3738 (from the openssl project)
Notable Changes
- deps:
- openssl updated to 1.0.2n (Shigeki Ohtsu) #17526
Commits
- [6314a46c48] - deps: update openssl asm and asm_obsolete files (Shigeki Ohtsu) #17526
- [f2121a8583] - deps: add -no_rand_screen to openssl s_client (Shigeki Ohtsu) nodejs/io.js#1836
- [741651cc4b] - deps: fix asm build error of openssl in x86_win32 (Shigeki Ohtsu) iojs/io.js#1389
- [5956aead33] - deps: fix openssl assembly error on ia32 win32 (Fedor Indutny) iojs/io.js#1389
- [ac53d01646] - deps: copy all openssl header files to include dir (Shigeki Ohtsu) #17526
- [03651ad9d6] - deps: upgrade openssl sources to 1.0.2n (Shigeki Ohtsu) #17526
- [eb30387c6d] - openssl: fix keypress requirement in apps on win32 (Shigeki Ohtsu) iojs/io.js#1389

6.12.0 Nov 6, 2017

Other versions

  • 6.11.5
  • 6.11.4
  • 6.11.3
  • 6.11.2
  • 6.11.1
  • 6.11.0

Frequently asked questions

Is Node.js 6 free?

Yes. Node.js 6 is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.

What is the latest version of Node.js 6?

The latest version is 6.17.0, released on Feb 28, 2019.

Is it safe to download Node.js 6?

The download button links to the official installer published on nodejs.org, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 3a9171ab366ba45accc2ec898b50390d0020797b1cf16a16e9f3e105fcfdc95a.

Which Windows versions does Node.js 6 support?

Node.js 6 runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86), 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I install Node.js 6 silently?

Run the offline installer with msiexec /i "node-v6.17.0-x64.msi" /quiet /norestart, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=OpenJS.NodeJS.6 -e --silent.

How do I uninstall Node.js 6?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Node.js 6 and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=OpenJS.NodeJS.6 -e.

What file types can Node.js 6 open?

Node.js 6 supports 3 file types, including .cjs, .js, .mjs.

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