asdf

Runtime version manager.

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· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Set up a .tool-versions file in your repo and the asdf CLI manages all the runtimes scoped to that directory. Handles things like Node.js, Ruby, Elixir runtimes. Allows you to have multiple runtime versions for different projects and manage how they are updated.

Tradeoffs

There aren’t many official plugins, so you have to rely on community plugins.

Is asdf a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2024-05-23. Summary updated .

Who it’s for

Developers with multiple projects using different runtime versions should consider this tool for managing runtime versions

Why consider it

Manages runtime versions for different projects

Keep in mind

Limited official plugins are available

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