NativeScript SideKick doesnt work with custom npm-global directory

[jaysudodeveloper]

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Tell us about the problem

Running NativeScript sidekick errors out with Native Script CLI not found but is installed and working.

• verified by running tns --version

My NativeScript CLI is installed into home directory /home/jay/.npm-global

Which platform(s) does your issue occur on?

iOS/Android/Both

Please provide the following version numbers that your issue occurs with:

• CLI: 3.4.3
• Cross-platform modules: NA
• Runtime(s): NA
• Plugin(s): NA

Please tell us how to recreate the issue in as much detail as possible.

1. Change default location of npm global package directory following instructions provided by npm
   https://docs.npmjs.com/getting-started/fixing-npm-permissions

2. Install NativeScript Sidekick for Linux

3. Run NativeScript Sidekick and get below error
   

Is there code involved? If so, please share the minimal amount of code needed to recreate the problem.

No