Question 1

nvm.fish vs nvm.sh which is better for Fish shell?

Accepted Answer

nvm.fish is built specifically for Fish, offering native integration and tab completion, while nvm.sh is POSIX-compatible but may require plugins or workarounds for Fish. For pure Fish users, nvm.fish provides a more seamless experience, but nvm.sh is better for cross-shell compatibility.

Question 2

How to set a default Node version in nvm.fish?

Accepted Answer

Use the command 'set --universal nvm_default_version vX.Y.Z' to set a universal default version for new shells, as explained in the README's $nvm_default_version section. This ensures all new Fish sessions start with that version activated.

Question 3

Does nvm.fish work with .nvmrc files automatically?

Accepted Answer

Yes, nvm.fish automatically detects .nvmrc or .node-version files in your project directory and uses them with commands like 'nvm install' or 'nvm use'. It traverses the directory hierarchy to find these files, making version switching effortless.

Question 4

Can I use nvm.fish with other shells like bash?

Accepted Answer

No, nvm.fish is designed exclusively for the Fish shell and won't work in other shells. For cross-shell compatibility, consider using nvm.sh or other version managers that support multiple shells.

Question 5

How to uninstall Node versions with nvm.fish?

Accepted Answer

Use the command 'nvm uninstall vX.Y.Z' to remove a specific Node version, as shown in the README's Quickstart section. This helps free up space and manage installed versions cleanly.

Question 6

What mirrors are supported for downloading Node binaries in nvm.fish?

Accepted Answer

nvm.fish allows setting a custom mirror via the $nvm_mirror variable, defaulting to https://nodejs.org/dist. This is useful for faster downloads or in regions with network restrictions, as mentioned in the README.

Question 7

Is nvm.fish compatible with Node LTS versions like carbon or fermium?

Accepted Answer

Yes, nvm.fish supports installing LTS versions by codename, such as 'nvm install carbon' for the Carbon LTS line, and lists them in 'nvm list', making it easy to manage long-term support releases.

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