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Extendable version manager with support for Ruby, Node.js, Elixir, Erlang & more
Why it is included
Manage multiple runtime versions with a single CLI tool
Best for
Users exploring vetted FOSS alternatives in this space (version manager).
Strengths
- ~25,219 GitHub stars (per upstream list)
- Open source
Limitations
- Verify license, platform support, and security posture for your environment.
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