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
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 25, 2023 8:04pm 0 VERSION_BUMP e0da764b
Jan 25, 2023 8:04pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 3f4a9fd7
Dec 20, 2022 7:44pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 1c0383f4
Dec 20, 2022 7:44pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 57a6ba97
Dec 2, 2022 2:52am 0 VERSION_BUMP 94c06125
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