> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://developer.harness.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://developer.harness.io/traceable/agent-docs/nodejs-agent.md).

# Node.js Agent

This section provides comprehensive documentation for the Traceable Node.js Agent, enabling you to secure and monitor your Node.js applications with minimal configuration.

## Getting Started

### Prerequisites

* Node.js 14.x or later (16.x+ recommended)
* npm 6.x or later
* Network connectivity to Traceable Platform
* [Sign up for a Traceable account](https://traceable.ai/signup)

### Supported Runtimes

| Node.js Version | Status         | Notes                        |
| --------------- | -------------- | ---------------------------- |
| 20.x            | ✅ Stable       | Recommended for new projects |
| 18.x (LTS)      | ✅ Stable       | Long-term support            |
| 16.x (LTS)      | ✅ Stable       | Maintenance updates only     |
| 14.x            | ⚠️ Maintenance | Upgrade recommended          |

## Installation Methods

For Node.js applications:

* [Installation Guide](https://github.com/harness/harness-developer-hub/tree/main/traceable-dc-agent/agent-docs/nodejs-agent/install-options/dependency/InstallationSteps.md)
* [Configuration Reference](https://github.com/harness/harness-developer-hub/tree/main/traceable-dc-agent/agent-docs/nodejs-agent/install-options/dependency/Configuration.md)
* [Troubleshooting](https://github.com/harness/harness-developer-hub/tree/main/traceable-dc-agent/agent-docs/nodejs-agent/install-options/dependency/Troubleshooting.md)

## Verification

After installation, verify that:

1. The agent starts without errors
2. API traffic appears in the Traceable dashboard
3. No performance degradation is observed

## Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting guide is available [here](https://github.com/harness/harness-developer-hub/tree/main/traceable-dc-agent/agent-docs/nodejs-agent/install-options/dependency/Troubleshooting.md).

## Quick Links

* [Install Options](https://github.com/harness/harness-developer-hub/tree/main/traceable-dc-agent/agent-docs/nodejs-agent/install-options/README.md)
  * [Dependency Installation](https://github.com/harness/harness-developer-hub/tree/main/traceable-dc-agent/agent-docs/nodejs-agent/install-options/dependency/README.md)
    * [Configuration](https://github.com/harness/harness-developer-hub/tree/main/traceable-dc-agent/agent-docs/nodejs-agent/install-options/dependency/Configuration.md)
    * [Installation Steps](https://github.com/harness/harness-developer-hub/tree/main/traceable-dc-agent/agent-docs/nodejs-agent/install-options/dependency/InstallationSteps.md)
    * [Troubleshooting](https://github.com/harness/harness-developer-hub/tree/main/traceable-dc-agent/agent-docs/nodejs-agent/install-options/dependency/Troubleshooting.md)