direnv
A shell extension that loads and unloads environment variables based on your current directory.
What is direnv?
direnv is a shell extension that automatically loads and unloads environment variables based on your current directory. It solves the problem of cluttered global shell profiles by allowing project-specific environment configurations through `.envrc` files. This makes it easy to maintain isolated development environments and manage secrets per project.
Developers working with multiple projects who need isolated shell environments, particularly those using 12-factor apps or managing language-specific toolchains like rbenv, pyenv, or phpenv.
Developers choose direnv because it's fast, shell-agnostic, and secure with its authorization mechanism. Unlike manual environment management, it automatically handles environment changes as you navigate directories, reducing errors and keeping global profiles clean.
Overview
unclutter your .profile
Use Cases
Best For
- Managing per-project environment variables for 12-factor applications
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