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Description:
Version manager for neovim
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 4.1.6@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: neovim version-manager developer-tools cli utility
Install: brew install bob
About:
Bob is a command-line version manager specifically designed for Neovim, enabling users to easily install, manage, and switch between different Neovim releases. It simplifies the process of testing configurations across various versions or using nightly builds alongside stable releases. The tool handles downloading and managing binaries, ensuring a clean and isolated environment for your Neovim installations.
Key Features:
  • Easy installation and switching between Neovim versions (stable, nightly, specific releases)
  • Cross-platform support (Linux, macOS, Windows)
  • Simple CLI interface for managing installations
  • Automatic management of symlinks for active version
Use Cases:
  • Testing Neovim plugins against multiple Neovim versions
  • Quickly reverting to a stable version after trying a nightly build
  • Maintaining separate Neovim environments for different projects
Alternatives:
  • nvm – Similar concept but designed for Node.js; bob is specialized for Neovim.
  • asdf – A multi-language version manager that can manage Neovim via plugins; bob is a dedicated, lightweight tool for Neovim only.
License: MIT
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Nov 22, 2025 5:18pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 3702b32a
Sep 12, 2025 6:58pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 849abd2f
Sep 12, 2024 3:20pm 0 VERSION_BUMP daab6a54
Sep 12, 2024 1:34pm 0 VERSION_BUMP e6c3a1e5
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