How to run TypeScript program on Windows?

Question

If we write a Typescript program then how should we run it on Windows?

We already know how to run Javascript (.js) from a command line on Windows:

C:\Users\Harikesh>cscript MyScriptFile.js

What is the equivalent for TypeScript (.ts) files?

For general guidance, TypeScript's Quick Start guide describes the options for installing TypeScript and how to use it to execute a .ts script that you've written. Is there a specific part of that you're having issues with? — Jonathan Lonowski
– Jonathan Lonowski, Commented Oct 13, 2015 at 5:52

Josiah Krutz · Accepted Answer · 2015-10-14 11:44:03Z

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You can compile the Typescript down to Javascript, and then run it from a command line with Node.js, or in a web browser:

1) Download and install Node.js.

2) Open a Windows command prompt and run:

npm install -g typescript

3) Navigate to the directory where your typescript file is in, and type:

tsc yourtypescriptfile.ts

4a) Run the resulting JavaScript file with Node.js:

node yourtypescriptfile.js

-or-

4b) Make an HTML file (in the same directory) that includes yourtypescriptfile.js using <source></source> tags:

<script src="yourtypescriptfile.js"></script>

5) Open your HTML file in a web browser.

Help from: http://javascript.info/tutorial/adding-script-html

edited Oct 14, 2015 at 11:44

answered Oct 13, 2015 at 6:23

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Minato Over a year ago

or simply use node yourtypescriptfile.js from command line.

Ian Boyd Over a year ago

or simply use cscript yourtypescriptfile.js from command line.

Ian Boyd · Accepted Answer · 2017-08-04 17:08:49Z

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If we write a typescript program then how should we run it on window platform?

Using NodeJS : https://nodejs.org/en/

Same as JavaScript to be exact.

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answered Oct 13, 2015 at 5:43

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Harikesh Yadav Over a year ago

you mean by npm of typescript ?

basarat Over a year ago

No, I mean compile the .ts file to .js file and then run it as nodejs script.

Ian Boyd Over a year ago

You run a JavaScript program from the command prompt: >cscript example.js. No Node needed.

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