# Updating Node packages

To keep our developer systems and dependencies fresh, we can use the following essential commands:

### Node

Install `n` just once:

```bash
$ npm install -g n
```

When node launches an update just run:

```bash
$ n latest
```

### NPM

When NPM launches an update just run:

```bash
$ npm install -g npm@latest
```

### Any other package

In general, just run the install script to get the latest version:

```bash
$ npm install [packagename]
```