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Description:
Cross-platform tool for switching between versions and forks of Node.js

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.7.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: nodejs version-manager development javascript cross-platform

Install: brew install --cask nvs

About:
NVS (Node Version Switcher) is a cross-platform tool that simplifies managing and switching between multiple Node.js versions and forks. It automatically downloads and caches different Node.js binaries, enabling developers to test applications across various environments seamlessly. Its primary value is providing a unified, scriptable interface for version management across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Key Features:

Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Automatic binary download and caching
Support for multiple Node.js forks (e.g., Chakracore, AArch64)
Shell integration for seamless version switching
NPM package bootstrapping

Use Cases:

Managing multiple Node.js versions for different projects
Testing applications across Node.js forks and architectures
Automating CI/CD pipelines with specific Node versions

Alternatives:

nvm – NVS is cross-platform by default, whereas nvm requires nvm-windows on Windows
fnm – NVS supports more Node.js forks and architectures out of the box
n – NVS provides better Windows support and automatic version selection

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:21pm	1.7.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	b91c3414