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nodenv

Ch 306.1of 51 Development Environment Managers
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported scopesingle language
  4. 4Project version pinningYes
  5. 5Lockfile supportYes
  6. 6Automatic switchingYes
  7. 7Shell integrationYes
  8. 8Operating systemscross platform
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Overview

nodenv is ranked #30 of 51 in development environment managers on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS. There is a free plan.

nodenv plans and pricing

All plans
nodenv Free Free version manager for Node.js on Unix-like systems github.com · 5 Oct 2026

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Free plan
Yesgithub.com
Supported scope
single_languagegithub.com
Project version pinning
Yesgithub.com
Lockfile support
Yesgithub.com
Automatic switching
Yesgithub.com
Shell integration
Yesgithub.com
Operating systems
cross_platformgithub.com
CI/CD usage
Yesgithub.com

Facts

Purpose
nodenv manages Node.js versions so projects can use the correct version on the same machine.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Version selection
You can set Node.js versions per project, globally, or for a shell session.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Command shims
nodenv places shims in PATH so commands such as node, npm, and npx use the selected Node.js version.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Version installation
Installing Node.js versions requires the separate node-build plugin; the install command is not included out of the box.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Plugins
nodenv is customizable through plugins written in Bash, including plugins for installing versions and managing default npm packages.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Shell support
The project provides completion scripts for Bash, Zsh, and Fish and documents shell initialization for these shells.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Platforms
The project describes nodenv as a version manager for Unix-like systems and recommends Homebrew installation on macOS or Linux.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Install options
Installation options include Homebrew, Arch Linux’s AUR, or a manual Git checkout; Debian, Ubuntu, and Fedora repositories do not currently package it.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Package scope
Globally installed npm packages are scoped to the currently active Node.js version.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Security
The repository links to a security policy, but the opened README does not state a security certification or compliance standard.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Support
The project directs users to file bugs in its GitHub issue tracker and submit pull requests.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
License
The repository identifies the project as MIT licensed.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Audience
The project is intended for people working on Node.js applications who need to switch versions across projects on one machine.github.com · 5 Oct 2026

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