bob
A cross-platform version manager for Neovim that simplifies installing, switching, and managing multiple versions from the command line.
What is bob?
Bob is a version manager for Neovim that allows developers to install, switch, and manage multiple Neovim versions seamlessly from the command line. It solves the problem of version conflicts and manual installation hassles by providing a unified interface for handling stable releases, nightly builds, and specific commit hashes. The tool is cross-platform and integrates with shell environments for smooth workflow integration.
Neovim users and plugin developers who need to test configurations across different Neovim versions, or anyone who wants an easy way to manage multiple Neovim installations without system package conflicts.
Bob offers a dedicated, lightweight solution for Neovim version management with features like rollback support, configurable sync files, and proxy-based execution. Unlike generic package managers, it’s tailored specifically for Neovim’s release patterns and integrates well with the Neovim ecosystem.
Overview
A version manager for neovim
Use Cases
Best For
- Testing Neovim plugins across different versions (stable, nightly, specific commits)
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