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Node Version Switcher for Mac

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

Quick answer: Node Version Switcher is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask nvs. The project is open source. It has 43 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Node Version Switcher is

Node Version Switcher is a utility for macOS: cross-platform tool for switching between versions and forks of Node.js.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/jasongin/nvs.

How to install Node Version Switcher

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

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 Node Version Switcher on Mac?

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

Is Node Version Switcher open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: jasongin/nvs.

Does Node Version Switcher run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Node Version Switcher?

It was installed 43 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4884 in this catalogue.

What version of Node Version Switcher is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.7.1.