asdf-vm / asdf-vm/asdf-nodejs

support seem nvm yargs --reinstall-packages-from

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Description

### Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe

In mac,while switch node version,such as `v16` switch to `v18`,the global npm packages which installed in `v16` will lose in `v18`.

### Describe the proposed solution

About nvm, it could be solued by `nvm install v18 --reinstall-packages-from=v16`

### Describe similar `asdf` features and why they are not sufficient

About nvm, it could be solued by `nvm install v18 --reinstall-packages-from=v16`

### Describe other workarounds you've considered

There is no.

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Research direction

The request names no files, tests, or entry points. Begin by locating where asdf-nodejs handles installing or switching Node versions, then compare the requested behavior with `nvm install v18 --reinstall-packages-from=v16`. Done means global packages from the old version are available after switching.

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Assessment

Tech stack
node.js, shell
Domain
cli, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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