Install Angular CLI on Ubuntu: A Step-by-Step Guide

The Angular CLI (command-line interface) is a helper tool that lets you create, build, and test web apps on Ubuntu. Version 17 of the Angular CLI gives you standard commands to spin up projects and run them on your computer without hassle.

You need this tool to set up your workspace before you write any code. Open your terminal and follow the steps below to get it running on your system.

How to install and use Angular CLI on Ubuntu Linux

Installing 💿 the Angular CLI on Ubuntu Linux requires NVM (Node Version Manager) to handle Node.js packages safely. This method avoids permission prompts and admin rights by keeping packages contained in your user account. First, open your terminal and run the following command to install NVM from its official source:

“`bash curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.40.1/install.sh | bash “`

After installing 💿 NVM, refresh your profile so the terminal recognizes the new command: `source ~/.bashrc`

Next, install the 💿 latest Long Term Support (LTS) version of Node.js. LTS releases offer maximum stability for production environments. For 2026, this targets version 22: `nvm install 22`

Verify your installation by checking the versions of Node and NPM:

```bash node -v ```

```bash npm -v ```

Now, install the Angular CLI globally using NPM:

```bash npm install -g @angular/cli ```

Modern Angular Development

Modern Angular development speeds up tasks using tools like Esbuild, making your development server start almost instantly. This performance boost transforms the workflow when building a new Angular project. To create a new project, use the standard command: `ng new my-first-project`.

Modern Angular projects now default to standalone components. This approach eliminates the older NgModules architecture, keeping codebases cleaner and more manageable.

Check your version to confirm everything is ready:

```bash ng version ```

Running your project

Running your Angular project locally takes seconds. First, navigate into your project's folder using the `cd` command, then start the development server with `ng serve`. This command launches the app in the browser, usually at http://localhost:4200/.

```bash cd my-first-project ```

```bash ng serve ```

Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:4200/ to view the running app.

The `ng serve` command monitors project files continuously. Every file save triggers an automatic browser refresh.

Conclusion

Completing these steps establishes a modern development environment running NVM and the latest Angular tools. Developers gain the setup needed for building fast web applications on Ubuntu.

Release notes and version history remain available for review here: https://github.com/angular/angular-cli/releases