nave ☆

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Description:
Virtual environments for Node.js

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: nodejs version-management development virtual-environments javascript

Install: brew install nave

About:
Nave is a shell script that simplifies the installation and management of multiple Node.js versions. It allows developers to easily switch between different Node.js environments on a per-project basis, ensuring version consistency without complex setup. This tool provides a straightforward alternative to more complex version managers by focusing on simplicity and reliability.

Key Features:

Automatic version switching based on .naverc files
Isolated virtual environments for different Node.js versions
Simple shell-based implementation with no external dependencies
Easy installation and management of Node.js releases

Use Cases:

Managing multiple Node.js versions for different projects on the same machine
Testing applications across different Node.js versions for compatibility
Setting up consistent development environments across teams

Alternatives:

nvm – Nvm is more feature-rich but shell-based, while Nave is simpler and faster
fnm – Fnm is written in Rust and faster, but Nave requires no compilation
asdf – Asdf supports multiple languages but is more complex to configure

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