How to Fix ‘NG Command Not Found’ Error in Angular – Quick & Easy Guide!

  Are you trying to run Angular commands but getting the dreaded ‘NG command not found’ error? 😩 This is a common issue that many developers face, but don’t worry—it’s easy to fix!

In this guide, I’ll walk you through the step-by-step process to resolve this issue and get your Angular CLI running smoothly.

Why Does This Error Happen?

The ‘NG command not found’ error typically occurs due to the following reasons:
✔️ Angular CLI isn’t installed globally on your system.
✔️ Node.js is not installed or not recognized.
✔️ Your system’s PATH environment variable does not include the Node.js installation directory.

Step-by-Step Fix for ‘NG Command Not Found’

Step 1: Check if Node.js is Installed

Angular CLI requires Node.js to run. To check if Node.js is installed, open your terminal (Command Prompt/PowerShell on Windows, or Terminal on macOS/Linux) and run:

node -v

If Node.js is installed, you’ll see the version number displayed, like this:

v18.16.0

If you get an error saying command not found, you need to install Node.js from the official website.

Step 2: Check if Angular CLI is Installed Globally

To see if Angular CLI is installed globally, run the following command:

npm list -g @angular/cli

If it’s installed, you’ll see a directory path showing where Angular CLI is located.

If Angular CLI is not installed, install it globally with:

npm install -g @angular/cli

After installation, verify it by running:

ng version

This should now show the Angular CLI version installed on your system.

Step 3: Check the PATH Variable (If Issue Persists)

Even after installing Angular CLI, you might still get the ‘NG command not found’ error. This is because your system’s PATH might not include the Node.js and npm directories.

For Windows Users:

1. Open File Explorer and navigate to:

   
   C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Roaming\npm
   

2. Copy this path.
3. Search for "Environment Variables" in Windows and open it.
4. Under System Variables, find Path, select it, and click Edit.
5. Click New and paste the copied path.
6. Click OK and restart your computer.

For macOS/Linux Users:

1. Open the terminal and run:

   
   export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/bin
   

2. To make this change permanent, open the .bashrc or .zshrc file and add:

   
   export PATH=$PATH:$(npm bin -g)
   

3. Save and restart the terminal.

Final Step: Verify the Fix

Now, open your terminal and type:

ng version

If everything is set up correctly, you should see the installed Angular CLI version. 🎉

Video Tutorial 🎥

Still confused? Watch my step-by-step video guide on fixing the ‘NG Command Not Found’ error in Angular here:

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Conclusion

Fixing the ‘NG command not found’ error is simple once you ensure that:
✅ Node.js is installed correctly
✅ Angular CLI is installed globally
✅ The correct system PATH is set

If you found this guide helpful, don’t forget to share it with other developers! Comment below if you still face any issues. 😊

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