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1. volta

   1 96 12,057 8.5 Rust

   Volta: JS Toolchains as Code. ⚡

   

   Volta: Which is a newer, fast option that works across macOS, Linux, and Windows. Volta can intelligently manage Node versions (and other tools like Yarn) based on your project's package.json, ensuring seamless switching as you move between projects. (Volta.sh)

2. Stream

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   Stream - Scalable APIs for Chat, Feeds, Moderation, & Video. Stream helps developers build engaging apps that scale to millions with performant and flexible Chat, Feeds, Moderation, and Video APIs and SDKs powered by a global edge network and enterprise-grade infrastructure.

   

3. nvm

   2 356 85,663 7.9 Shell

   Node Version Manager - POSIX-compliant bash script to manage multiple active node.js versions

   

   nvm (Node Version Manager): The most popular choice, especially on Linux and macOS. It installs Node.js within your user directory, completely avoiding the need for sudo when installing global packages. It makes switching between different Node.js versions effortless. (GitHub - nvm-sh/nvm). I have used this for years.I used pnpm, you can use npm

4. pnpm

   3 134 32,055 9.8 TypeScript

   Fast, disk space efficient package manager

   

   I have used this for years.I used pnpm, you can use npm

5. fnm

   4 71 21,351 7.3 Rust

   🚀 Fast and simple Node.js version manager, built in Rust

   

   fnm (Fast Node Manager): Built in Rust for speed, fnm is another excellent cross-platform alternative focusing on performance and ease of use. (GitHub - Schniz/fnm)

6. n

   5 55 19,292 6.9 Shell

   Node version management

   

   n: Which is a long-standing, simple alternative primarily for macOS and Linux. (GitHub - tj/n)

7. InfluxDB

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   InfluxDB – Built for High-Performance Time Series Workloads. InfluxDB 3 OSS is now GA. Transform, enrich, and act on time series data directly in the database. Automate critical tasks and eliminate the need to move data externally. Download now.

   

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