Nave
Virtual Environments for Node
nave is a lightweight Node.js version manager that treats each Node installation as its own “virtual environment,” including a separate global npm space. You can install specific versions (or tip builds), create named environments, and switch between them with a single command. By default it launches a subshell, so exiting the environment is as simple as exit or Ctrl-D, and you don’t have to modify your shell startup files to get going. This approach makes it straightforward to test projects against multiple Node versions or keep legacy and modern toolchains side by side. Because environment state is scoped, global packages won’t collide across projects, reducing “works on my machine” surprises. Its minimalist design prioritizes speed and clarity over a large command surface, making nave a good fit for developers who want Node versioning without extra ceremony.