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Node Version Manager - POSIX-compliant bash script to manage multiple active node.js versions
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Problem solved
nvm solves the problem of juggling multiple Node.js versions for different projects or testing environments. It allows per-project version pinning via .nvmrc and supports migrating global packages between versions, which is essential for developers working on legacy and modern codebases.
Deployment reality
The available setup signal starts with: curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.40.6/install.sh | bash. Treat this as a starting point, then ask Codex or Claude to inspect the README, environment variables, runtime version, and deployment target before production use.
Commercial use
The recorded license is MIT. This is a useful commercial-use signal, but teams should still verify license text, dependencies, model/API terms, and trademark constraints.
Capability ceiling
The project supports all POSIX shells and platforms including macOS, Linux, and WSL, with features like .nvmrc, offline install, mirrors, and custom colors. It is a mature, battle-tested tool with a large user base, but it is not designed for Windows natively (requires WSL) and lacks some features like automatic version switching without shell integration.
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nvm-sh/nvm is tracked as a Shell project in the Developer Tool, UI Framework area. This evaluation combines public GitHub metadata, category signals, short source summaries, and Git-Stars editorial rules rather than copying project documentation.
Momentum check: the repository has 94k total stars, with +22 today, +0 this week, and +0 this month. These growth windows help distinguish durable adoption from short-lived visibility spikes.
Maintenance check: current activity is Active; the latest push was 30 days ago, and the open issue queue is 394, about 0.42% of total stars. Treat this as an adoption signal, not a substitute for engineering due diligence.
Adoption check: 10k forks and 94k watchers suggest how often the project is reused or followed. License signal: MIT. Always verify license compatibility before commercial or internal use.
Practical fit: this project is most relevant when you need Shell teams evaluating ecosystem-native tooling. Be cautious when you need a legal review, security audit, or production SLA.
Source check: Git-Stars currently has 2 explicit source reference(s) for this report and a recent growth signal of 22. Follow the original GitHub repository for final install, security, and release information.
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Momentum
94k Stars
Reuse
10k Forks
Attention
94k Watchers
Maintenance
active
License
MIT
Open issues
394
nvm is a version manager for Node.js that allows you to quickly install and use different versions of Node.js via the command line. It is designed to be installed per-user and invoked per-shell, working on any POSIX-compliant shell on Unix, macOS, and Windows WSL.
Key Features
- Install and switch between multiple Node.js versions - Supports .nvmrc files for automatic version switching per directory - Works across various shells and platforms including Windows WSL
Developer Tool
Tools that improve coding, testing, build, and local workflow
UI Framework
Frontend frameworks, design systems, and interface libraries
curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.40.6/install.sh | bash90
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Apr 15, 2010
Created
Jul 24, 2026
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