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title: "Upgrade Node.js SDK"
url: https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/sdk/nodejs/v2/upgrade-sdk/
description: "This page describes the steps to upgrade the Node.js SDK to the latest supported version in your code"
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---

# Upgrade Node.js SDK

> **Note:** This SDK is currently in deprecation. Migrate to [JavaScript SDK](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/sdk/javascript/v1/overview/) now.

Catalyst constantly endeavours to provide you with the latest, most relevant, and secure SDK packages to ensure you code your applications with as much ease as possible. We also upgrade our SDK support based on the upgrades in the technology. That is, when a new version of Node.js is released, Catalyst ensures we implement it in our SDK toolkit.

This means that from time to time, Catalyst will upgrade its SDK version to provide you with the best coding support. We strongly urge you to keep track of the latest developments in Catalyst SDKs from our [Release Notes section](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/release-notes/sdk/) and upgrade your SDK packages to the latest versions. We will also be posting our *bug fixes*, should any arise, in our **Release Notes**.

> **Note:**  If an immediate upgrade is required due to deprecation reasons, we will ensure you are notified on time via email to perform the necessary upgrades. Generally, it is highly recommended that you always upgrade your SDK to the latest version.

### Steps to Upgrade Your SDK

There are two methods you can use to upgrade your Node.js SDK:

1. Using the [`npm update`](https://docs.npmjs.com/cli/v10/commands/npm-update) command.
2. Using the [`npm install`](https://docs.npmjs.com/cli/v10/commands/npm-install) command.

**Using npm update command**

#### Using npm update Command

1. Launch your terminal and navigate to the Node.js function's source directory.
    For example, consider you have an application named "*Pets Conglomerate*" in the directory **/Users/user/apps/petsConglomerate**. In this application, you have a function named "*dogs_spotted*". You need to navigate to the function's source directory, which would appear like this: **/Users/user/apps/petsConglomerate/functions/dogs_spotted**

2. Execute the following command

```json
npm update zcatalyst-sdk-node
```

This will perform the required update, and the latest version of `zcatalyst-sdk-node` can be used.

> **Note:** You need to apply the same steps for **every Node.js function** present in your project.

**Using npm install command**

#### Using npm install command

> **Note:** The `npm install` command can be used to both install a new package and update an existing package.

1. Launch your terminal and navigate to the Node.js function's source directory.
    For example, consider you have an application named "*Pets Conglomerate*" in the directory **/Users/user/apps/petsConglomerate**. In this application, you have a function named "*dogs_spotted*". You need to navigate to the function's source directory, which would appear like this: **/Users/user/apps/petsConglomerate/functions/dogs_spotted**

2. Execute the following command

```json
npm install -save zcatalyst-sdk-node@latest
```

> **Note:**

* The `@latest` tag is optional. However, we do recommend that you include it while performing the install.

* You need to apply the same steps for **every Node.js function** present in your project.

### Install a Specific Package

To install a specific SDK version's package:

1. Launch your terminal and navigate to the Node.js functions source directory.
2. Execute the following command with your required SDK version

```json
npm install -save zcatalyst-sdk-node@2.5.1
```

> **Note:** It is always recommended that you install the latest and more stable version of the SDK rather than a specific version.