diff --git a/.nvmrc b/.nvmrc
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5b54067
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.nvmrc
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+22.16.0
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 0ff88f7..d85155a 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -119,10 +119,43 @@ graph TD
 - Lucide React (for icons)
 
 ## Installation
+
+### Prerequisites
+This project uses Node Version Manager (nvm) to manage Node.js versions. Make sure you have nvm installed globally.
+
+#### Installing nvm (if not already installed)
+```bash
+# Install nvm
+curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.40.1/install.sh | bash
+
+# Reload your shell configuration
+source ~/.bashrc
+
+# Verify nvm installation
+nvm --version
+```
+
+### Project Setup
 1. Clone the repository
-2. Run `npm install` to install dependencies
+2. **Quick Setup (Recommended)**: Run the setup script which handles nvm and dependencies:
+   ```bash
+   ./setup.sh
+   ```
+   
+   **OR Manual Setup**:
+   - Use the correct Node.js version specified in `.nvmrc`:
+     ```bash
+     nvm use
+     ```
+     If the Node.js version isn't installed, nvm will prompt you to install it:
+     ```bash
+     nvm install
+     ```
+   - Run `npm install` to install dependencies
 3. Start the development server with `npm run dev`
 
+**Note**: The project includes a `.nvmrc` file that specifies the required Node.js version (22.16.0). Always run `nvm use` when switching to this project to ensure you're using the correct Node.js version.
+
 ## Available Scripts
 - `dev`: Start development server
 - `build`: Build for production
diff --git a/client/.nvmrc b/client/.nvmrc
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5b54067
--- /dev/null
+++ b/client/.nvmrc
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+22.16.0
diff --git a/package-lock.json b/package-lock.json
index ed3f35c..df48f5d 100644
--- a/package-lock.json
+++ b/package-lock.json
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@
     "": {
       "name": "mcp-marketplace",
       "version": "0.0.0",
+      "hasInstallScript": true,
       "workspaces": [
         "client",
         "server"
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 6d00860..355692e 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@
     "server"
   ],
   "scripts": {
+    "preinstall": "echo 'Make sure to run \"nvm use\" before installing dependencies'",
     "dev": "concurrently \"npm run server:dev\" \"npm run client:dev\"",
     "client:dev": "cd client && vite",
     "server:dev": "cd server && tsx watch src/server.ts",
diff --git a/server/.nvmrc b/server/.nvmrc
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5b54067
--- /dev/null
+++ b/server/.nvmrc
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+22.16.0
diff --git a/setup.sh b/setup.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..3b1f815
--- /dev/null
+++ b/setup.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,46 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+set -e
+
+# MCP Agents Hub - Environment Setup Script
+# This script ensures the correct Node.js version is being used via nvm
+
+echo "🚀 Setting up MCP Agents Hub development environment..."
+
+# Source nvm (in case it's not in the current shell)
+export NVM_DIR="$HOME/.nvm"
+[ -s "$NVM_DIR/nvm.sh" ] && \. "$NVM_DIR/nvm.sh"
+[ -s "$NVM_DIR/bash_completion" ] && \. "$NVM_DIR/bash_completion"
+
+# Check if nvm is available
+if ! type nvm &> /dev/null; then
+    echo "❌ nvm is not installed or not sourced. Please install nvm first:"
+    echo "   curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.40.1/install.sh | bash"
+    echo "   source ~/.bashrc"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Use the Node.js version specified in .nvmrc
+if [ -f ".nvmrc" ]; then
+    echo "📋 Found .nvmrc file, using specified Node.js version..."
+    nvm use
+    if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then
+        echo "⚠️  Node.js version not installed. Installing now..."
+        nvm install
+        nvm use
+    fi
+else
+    echo "⚠️  No .nvmrc file found, using default Node.js version"
+fi
+
+# Display current versions
+echo "✅ Node.js version: $(node --version)"
+echo "✅ npm version: $(npm --version)"
+
+# Install dependencies
+echo "📦 Installing dependencies..."
+npm ci
+
+echo "🎉 Setup complete! You can now run:"
+echo "   npm run dev    (start development server)"
+echo "   npm run build  (build for production)"
+echo "   npm run lint   (run linting)"