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The command-line tool for creating and managing NestJS backend applications.

Platforms

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When to use it

Use it for backend APIs, modular monoliths, microservices, DTO validation, guards and production-grade Node.js services.

Recommended version

Use the latest stable CLI compatible with the project Node.js version.

Platforms

Windows

macOS

Linux

Android

iPhone / iPad

Official links

NestJS documentation

NestJS CLI

Official links

Install commands and guidance

Post-install verification

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Install commands and guidance

Windows / pnpm

pnpm add -g @nestjs/cli

macOS / pnpm

pnpm add -g @nestjs/cli

Linux / pnpm

pnpm add -g @nestjs/cli

Post-install verification

nest --version

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