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nodenv for Mac

Node.js version manager

Quick answer: nodenv is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install nodenv. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 331 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What nodenv is

nodenv 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/nodenv/nodenv.

How to install nodenv

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

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 nodenv on Mac?

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

Is nodenv open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does nodenv 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 nodenv?

It was installed 331 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1916 in this catalogue.

What version of nodenv is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.6.2.