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nodebrew for Mac

Node.js version manager

Quick answer: nodebrew is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install nodebrew. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 149 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What nodebrew is

nodebrew is a command-line tool for macOS: node.js version manager.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/hokaccha/nodebrew.

How to install nodebrew

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install nodebrew.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install nodebrew on Mac?

Run brew install nodebrew in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is nodebrew open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does nodebrew run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is nodebrew?

It was installed 149 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2848 in this catalogue.

What version of nodebrew is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.2.0.