How can I run nodejs from usb drive?

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I would like to know how can I run nodeJS express from usb drive on a Linux/gentoo configuration ?

You need to show us what you tried. Otherwise we don't have a reference point with which to help you. — La-comadreja, Jun 16 '14 at 15:22

score 10 · Answer 1 · answered Jun 16 '14 at 15:12

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The only requirement is to download a portable version of node.js, may need to tweak mounting permissions.

The distributables are located here.

All your modules need to be installed locally.

answered Jun 16 '14 at 15:12

danilodeveloper

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Specifically, per a [comment](https://github.com/joyent/node/issues/3978#issuecomment-8391612) on their issue tracker, Mithgol says, "if you need just a portable Node.js engine, you could simply grab http://nodejs.org/dist/latest/node.exe and save it somewhere and run it whenever you want a JavaScript file executed" – CrazyPyro Jan 21 '15 at 14:14
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"[...] and if you also need npm, you have to download npm's latest ZIP from http://nodejs.org/dist/npm/ and unpack it to the same subdirectory where your Node is." – CrazyPyro Jan 21 '15 at 14:20
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Just for complete answer for future readers. Nodejs, express, and any other module can run via NW.js (node-webkit in past) as a portable self-contained app where your javascript executed by V8 runtime with starting node server on localhost and Chrome is a client portable browser (you can avoid runing Chrome for your needs). More info available at http://docs.nwjs.io/en/latest/ – northernwind Mar 28 '17 at 15:03

score 3 · Answer 2 · answered Oct 13 '15 at 13:41

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answered Oct 13 '15 at 13:41

Voyageur2000

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