nodenv

Spec sheet

Purpose

nodenv manages Node.js versions so projects can use the correct version on the same machine.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

Audience

The project is intended for people working on Node.js applications who need to switch versions across projects on one machine.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

Platforms

The project describes nodenv as a version manager for Unix-like systems and recommends Homebrew installation on macOS or Linux.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

Security

The repository links to a security policy, but the opened README does not state a security certification or compliance standard.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

Support

The project directs users to file bugs in its GitHub issue tracker and submit pull requests.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

License

The repository identifies the project as MIT licensed.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

Automatic switching

It checks a project’s .node-version file and switches Node.js versions as you move between project directories.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

Command shims

nodenv places shims in PATH so commands such as node, npm, and npx use the selected Node.js version.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

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.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

Package scope

Globally installed npm packages are scoped to the currently active Node.js version.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plugins

nodenv is customizable through plugins written in Bash, including plugins for installing versions and managing default npm packages.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

Shell support

The project provides completion scripts for Bash, Zsh, and Fish and documents shell initialization for these shells.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

Version installation

Installing Node.js versions requires the separate node-build plugin; the install command is not included out of the box.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

Version selection

You can set Node.js versions per project, globally, or for a shell session.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

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