coreybutler/nvm-windows

Node headers missing

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#473 opened on Aug 25, 2019

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Description

Would it be possible to fetch also node headers from https://nodejs.org/dist, when installing a node version by nvm install? Linux/macOS nvm installs also headers and I don't see them installed on Windows.

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Tech stack
gonodejs
Domain
cli
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
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fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Gonvm windows internal logicHTTP requests
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
Investigate the current install procedure in the nvm windows codebase, likely in the main Go source files (e.g., install.go). Identify where node versions are downloaded and how headers are fetched on Linux/macOS. Implement a similar mechanism for Windows to download headers from nodejs.org/dist. Test the new feature with a recent node version, ensuring headers are placed in the expected directory.