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 Already have Node? Use npm instead (works on any version):
 
 ```bash
-npm i -g @colbymchenry/codegraph
+sudo npm i -g @colbymchenry/codegraph
 ```
 
 <sub>CodeGraph bundles its own runtime — nothing to compile, no native build, works the same everywhere. The installer puts `codegraph` on your PATH but **doesn't change your current shell** — open a new terminal before the next step so the command resolves.</sub>