1: Install NPM and NEAR-CLI

Install NPM and NEAR-CLI

1. Download and install the node.js most compatible with your system: https://nodejs.org/en/download/. We recommend the LTS version.

2. Confirm the installation by running this command in your terminal:

node -v

A successful installation returns a version number.

3. Install Near-shell:

sudo npm install -g near-cli
near --version

A successful installation returns a version number.