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Node-Venv is an npm package designed to streamline Node.js environment management on Linux-based systems. With Node-Venv, you can effortlessly set the desired Node.js version for your projects using NVM (Node Version Manager) automatically. No more manual interventions or repetitive 'nvm use' commands. Node-Venv simplifies your Node.js development workflow, making it more convenient and efficient.
To get started with Node-Venv, you need to install it globally on your system. Open your terminal and run the following command:
npm install -g node-venv
Node-Venv provides two main commands to help you manage your Node.js environment: set and activate.
Use the set command to specify the Node.js version you want for your project. This will create or update a .nvmrc file in the current directory with your desired semantic version. To set the required Node.js version, run the following command:
node-venv set <semantic_version>
Replace <semantic_version> with the specific version you need, such as "14.17.6" or "16.9.0."
After you've set your Node.js version with the set command, you can activate Node-Venv to ensure that the specified version is used in your terminal session without manually running 'nvm use' each time.
To activate Node-Venv, run the following command:
node-venv activate
This command will update your .bashrc (or equivalent) file to use the Node.js version you previously set or the default version, making it convenient to work with the appropriate Node.js environment.
If you ever wish to uninstall Node-Venv, you can use the following command:
npm uninstall -g node-venv
If you encounter any issues or have questions regarding Node-Venv, please check the FAQ or reach out at 37363979+alagararun@users.noreply.github.com.
We welcome contributions from the community. If you want to help improve Node-Venv, please visit our GitHub repository and submit a pull request.
Node-Venv is open-source software released under the MIT License. You are encouraged to use, modify, and distribute it in accordance with the terms of the license.
Simplify your Node.js development process with Node-Venv. Say goodbye to manual Node.js version management and enjoy a more efficient workflow. Happy coding!
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