# Nvm

> Guidance for installing, configuring, and using nvm (Node Version Manager) based on the official README. Use when the user needs to manage Node.js versions, install nvm, or troubleshoot nvm usage.

- Skill: `majiayu000/nvm` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add majiayu000/nvm`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/majiayu000/nvm/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- License: Complete terms in LICENSE.txt
- Author: majiayu000 (https://skillmd.com/u/majiayu000)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/majiayu000/nvm

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## When to use this skill

Use this skill whenever the user wants to:
- Install or update nvm
- Install or switch Node.js versions
- Use or manage `.nvmrc`
- Configure shell integration for nvm
- Troubleshoot nvm on macOS, Linux, WSL, or Alpine
- Manage default aliases, LTS versions, or global packages
- Use nvm in Docker or CI/CD

## How to use this skill

1. **Identify the topic** from the user's request and open the matching example file.
2. **Follow the instructions** in the example file, including prerequisites and shell notes.
3. **Use the exact commands** from the example file unless the user requests a variation.
4. **Call out platform constraints** (macOS, Linux, WSL, Alpine, Docker).
5. **Link back to the official README** when uncertainty exists.

### Example file map

- `examples/intro.md` - Intro and quick start
- `examples/about.md` - What nvm is and supported platforms
- `examples/install-update-script.md` - Install & update script
- `examples/install-additional-notes.md` - Install script notes and env vars
- `examples/install-docker.md` - Install in Docker
- `examples/install-docker-cicd.md` - Docker for CI/CD jobs
- `examples/troubleshooting-linux.md` - Linux install troubleshooting
- `examples/troubleshooting-macos.md` - macOS install troubleshooting
- `examples/ansible.md` - Ansible install task
- `examples/verify-installation.md` - Verify installation
- `examples/important-notes.md` - Important notes and caveats
- `examples/git-install.md` - Git install
- `examples/manual-install.md` - Manual install
- `examples/manual-upgrade.md` - Manual upgrade
- `examples/usage.md` - Core nvm usage
- `examples/long-term-support.md` - LTS usage
- `examples/migrate-global-packages.md` - Reinstall packages while installing
- `examples/default-global-packages.md` - Default packages file
- `examples/iojs.md` - io.js usage
- `examples/system-node.md` - Use system node
- `examples/list-versions.md` - List installed/remote versions
- `examples/colors.md` - Set output colors
- `examples/colors-persist.md` - Persist custom colors in shell profile
- `examples/colors-suppress.md` - Suppress colorized output
- `examples/restore-path.md` - Restore PATH (deactivate)
- `examples/default-version.md` - Set default alias
- `examples/mirror.md` - Use node/iojs mirror
- `examples/mirror-auth-header.md` - Pass auth header to mirror
- `examples/nvmrc.md` - .nvmrc usage and rules
- `examples/shell-integration.md` - Deeper shell integration overview
- `examples/auto-use-bash.md` - Auto `nvm use` in bash
- `examples/auto-use-zsh.md` - Auto `nvm use` in zsh
- `examples/auto-use-fish.md` - Auto `nvm use` in fish
- `examples/tests.md` - Running tests
- `examples/environment-variables.md` - Environment variables
- `examples/bash-completion.md` - Bash completion
- `examples/bash-completion-usage.md` - Bash completion usage examples
- `examples/compatibility-issues.md` - Known compatibility issues
- `examples/alpine-install.md` - Alpine Linux install
- `examples/uninstall.md` - Uninstall / removal
- `examples/docker-dev.md` - Docker dev environment
- `examples/problems.md` - Common problems
- `examples/macos-troubleshooting.md` - macOS troubleshooting
- `examples/wsl-troubleshooting.md` - WSL troubleshooting
- `examples/maintainers.md` - Maintainers
- `examples/project-support.md` - Project support
- `examples/enterprise-support.md` - Enterprise support
- `examples/license.md` - License and copyright
- `examples/copyright-notice.md` - Copyright notice

## Keywords

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