# nvm

> Node Version Manager

A shell script to install and switch between multiple Node.js versions per shell or project.

- Source: https://github.com/nvm-sh/nvm
- License: MIT
- Language: Shell
- Stars: 95247
- Forks: 10483
- Contributors: 397
- Last commit: 2026-09-23
- Latest release: v0.40.8 (2026-09-21)
- Purpose: Developer tools
- Runs on: CLI
- For: Personal

## Worth score: 86/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 25/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 25/25
- Community: 14/15
- Readiness: 12/15

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/nvm-sh/nvm
Updated: 2026-10-03