[core]: tools.func -> autoupdate npm to newest version on install (#5397)

misc/tools.func

@@ -64,6 +64,12 @@ function setup_nodejs() {
       exit 1
     fi
 
+    # Update to latest npm
+    $STD npm install -g npm@latest || {
+      msg_error "Failed to update npm to latest version"
+      exit 1
+    }
+
     msg_ok "Setup Node.js ${NODE_VERSION}"
   fi