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nvs: One Node Version Per Terminal in Windows

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Ajay Dhangar
Ajay Dhangar

nvs is a cross-platform Node.js version manager that allows you to install and use multiple versions of Node.js on the same machine. It is similar to nvm for Unix-based systems. nvs is a simple and easy-to-use tool that allows you to switch between different versions of Node.js with a single command.

In this article, we will learn how to install and set up nvs on Windows for PowerShell and Git-Bash.

Install nvs​

To install nvs on Windows, you can use the following PowerShell command:

Set up nvs for PowerShell​

To set up nvs for PowerShell, you need to add the following line to your PowerShell profile ($PROFILE):

nvs --use=8.17.0

Set up nvs for Git-Bash​

To set up nvs for Git-Bash, you need to add the following line to your Git-Bash profile (~/.bashrc):

nvs --use=8.17.0

Conclusion​

In this article, we learned how to install and set up nvs on Windows for PowerShell and Git-Bash. nvs is a powerful tool that allows you to manage multiple versions of Node.js on the same machine, making it easy to switch between different versions for different projects. If you are working on multiple Node.js projects with different version requirements, nvs is a great tool to have in your toolkit. Give it a try and see how it can simplify your Node.js development workflow.