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zxcv

A minimalist, fast .tool-versions manager. It is a cleaner, friendlier alternative to asdf that plugs into its plugin ecosystem with a highly minimalistic command surface and enjoyably better performance.

Why zxcv?

  • Dead simple: Handful of self-explanatory commands.
  • No plugins: No manual plugin management, we do it all for you.
  • Faster installs: Quick setups so you can have your tools ready ASAP.
  • .tool-definitions: A new declarative way to define custom tools.
  • Cleanest DX: See it for yourself!

Quick start

curl -fsSL https://snehil-shah.github.io/zxcv/install.sh | sh

Then in any project with a .tool-versions file:

zxcv install

That's it.

Where to go next

  • Installation - find all the ways to install.
  • Getting Started - your first install, .tool-versions, custom tools.
  • Spec - manifest definitions to help you write.
  • Usage — CLI invocation and global options.
  • Reference — commands reference.