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nodenv: Use a specific version of Node.js with a directory.
$ nodenv local ${version}
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The command nodenv local ${version} is used to specify the local Node.js version to be used within a specific directory or project.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • nodenv is a version manager for Node.js that allows you to switch between different versions of Node.js on your system.
  • local is a subcommand of nodenv that sets the local version of Node.js for a specific directory or project.
  • ${version} is a placeholder that should be replaced with the desired Node.js version number or alias.

By running nodenv local ${version}, you are instructing nodenv to set the specified Node.js version as the default for the current directory. This means that any Node.js commands or scripts executed within this directory (and its subdirectories) will use the specified version of Node.js. This is helpful when you need to work on different projects that require different Node.js versions.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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