vfox ☆
« Back to VersTracker
Description:
Version manager with support for Java, Node.js, Flutter, .NET & more
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.9.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: version-manager developer-tools sdk cross-platform golang
Install: brew install vfox
About:
vfox is a cross-platform version manager that allows developers to switch between different versions of programming languages and tools seamlessly. It supports a wide range of ecosystems including Java, Node.js, Python, and Flutter, managing dependencies via a simple configuration file. By unifying version management, it streamlines development workflows and ensures environment consistency across teams.
Key Features:
  • Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • Extensible plugin system for any CLI tool or SDK
  • Declarative configuration via a single `.tool-versions` file
  • Global and project-scoped version switching
  • Fast performance written in Go
Use Cases:
  • Managing multiple Java or Node.js versions for different legacy and modern projects on the same machine
  • Ensuring consistent tool versions across a development team to eliminate 'it works on my machine' issues
Alternatives:
  • asdf-vm – vfox is a modern, Go-based alternative with a similar plugin model, often cited for better performance and native Windows support.
  • nvm – Node Version Manager; vfox is language-agnostic and can manage Node.js and many other runtimes from a single interface.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Oct 28, 2025 8:37am 0 VERSION_BUMP fc7e3ff6
Oct 10, 2025 7:45pm 0 VERSION_BUMP df324f95
Oct 9, 2025 2:40pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 3631d256
Sep 11, 2025 9:34pm 0 VERSION_BUMP fa8cf256
« Back to VersTracker  |  Browse Packages  |  About