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

You install the Angular CLI on Ubuntu to streamline your Angular development workflow by providing command-line tools for creating, building, and managing projects.

The Angular CLI, a powerful command-line interface, simplifies tasks like generating new components, running your application locally, and deploying it.

This guide walks you through installing Angular CLI version 17 on your Ubuntu system, ensuring you’re ready to build modern web applications efficiently.

How to install and use Angular CLI on Ubuntu Linux

We recommend using NVM (Node Version Manager) to install Node.js. This avoids using “sudo” for global installs, which keeps your system secure.

First, open your terminal. Run this command to install NVM from the official source:

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

After installing NVM, you need to 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 versions are generally recommended for stability. In 2026, this is version 22 install Node.js:

nvm install 22

Verify your installation by checking the versions of Node and NPM Node.js version 16 LTS:

node -v

npm -v

Now, install the Angular CLI globally using NPM:

npm install -g @angular/cli

Modern Angular Development

Newer Angular versions are much faster. The CLI now uses advanced build tools, like Esbuild, which helps your development server start almost instantly.

To create a new project, use the standard command:

ng new my-first-project

Modern Angular projects now default to “Standalone” components. This approach means you won’t typically need the old NgModules, making your code cleaner and simpler to manage.

Check your version to confirm everything is ready:

ng version

Running your project

Move into your project folder and start the server:

cd my-first-project

ng serve

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

When you run the ng serve command, the CLI watches your files. Every time you save a change, the browser will update automatically.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you’ve got a modern setup with NVM and the latest Angular tools. You’re now ready to build fast, efficient web applications on Ubuntu.

If you’re curious about all the available versions, you can check them out here: https://github.com/angular/angular-cli/releases