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How can I create a new Next.js app using Node 16?

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Bighead carpOP
My current macOS doesn't support versions of Node superior to 16, this hasn't been an issue with Next.js in the past. But now that I'm trying to create a new Next.js app, it tells me I need Node 18.

So instead of using the command latest (npx create-next-app@latest), I used an older version (npx create-next-app@13.4.9) and it still tells me I need Node 18 in order to run it. What's baffling is that older Next.js apps (using 13.4.9 Next version) is run fine on my machine.

What do I do?
Answered by Bighead carp
ok, I made it work. Turns out Next 13.4.9 was still too new for Node 16. But I used just 13 and it seems to be working.
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Bighead carpOP
weirdly, I'm getting this. It's like it's ignoring my command to use the older Next.js version
Bighead carpOP
there's no workaround? @aardani
linesofcode
Why doesn’t your Mac support versions greater than 16?
@linesofcode Why doesn’t your Mac support versions greater than 16?
Bighead carpOP
It's an old Mac. It theoretically could support Node 18 if I upgrade to a newer MacOS but it's already on its last legs and don't want to force it and lose losing the mac. I'm already planning to get a new one in the near future, but not immediately. So I need to stay with Node 16 for a bit, unfortunately.
aardani
well
there are cloud code spaces, if ure into that :/
linesofcode
Have you tried using nvm
To install node 18?
Bighead carpOP
what I don't understand I why can't I use an older version of Next.js
linesofcode
Without upgrading your os
@linesofcode Have you tried using nvm
Bighead carpOP
didn't work unfortunately
If my old Next.js projects are still running fine, why can't I start a new one using one of those older versions (that are still 13, by the way, and using the new features) ?
linesofcode
Idk but you could just copy the old project code base
And use that as a starting template
Instead of going through create next app
@linesofcode Idk but you could just copy the old project code base
Bighead carpOP
interesting idea! Will wait if anyone else finds a more straighforward way, but yours could work. Thanks a lot
Bighead carpOP
ok, I made it work. Turns out Next 13.4.9 was still too new for Node 16. But I used just 13 and it seems to be working.
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Bighead carpOP
Thanks to everyone. I still plan to update to Node 18 soon, though.