nodenv ☆

« Back to VersTracker

Description:
Node.js version manager

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: nodejs version-manager development javascript tooling

Install: brew install nodenv

About:
Nodenv is a lightweight, zero-dependency Node.js version manager. It allows developers to switch between multiple Node.js versions on a per-project basis, ensuring consistent environments across teams. Unlike nvm, it does not hook into the shell, making it faster and more reliable.

Key Features:

Per-project Node.js version switching
Automatic version selection via .node-version files
Lightweight and shell-independent architecture
Extensible via plugins

Use Cases:

Managing multiple Node.js versions for different projects
Ensuring consistent Node.js versions across development teams
Automating version switching in CI/CD pipelines

Alternatives:

nvm – Nodenv is lighter and faster, using shims instead of shell session modifications.
fnm – Fnm is written in Rust and focuses on speed, while Nodenv is shell-agnostic and plugin-based.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Feb 18, 2023 11:57pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	de21dfda
Feb 18, 2023 11:57pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	4adf04dd