Nodev is a macOS desktop application for managing Node.js development projects. Key features: project discovery, server management, custom .nodev domains, session restoration, dependency management, version management, environment variables. Target audience: Node.js developers on macOS managing multiple projects. Nodev bundles Node.js v20.18.0 and supports frameworks like Next.js, Nuxt, NestJS, Express, Vite, React, Remix, Astro, and Svelte. Package managers supported: npm, yarn, pnpm, bun. Requires macOS 12 (Monterey) or later.
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Features

One dashboard.
Every tool you need.

Nodev gives you a complete toolkit to discover, run, and manage all your local Node.js projects without touching the terminal.

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From auto-discovery to per-project Node versions, Nodev handles the local dev workflow so you can focus on code.

Project Discovery

Add a folder. Nodev finds every Node.js project, identifies the framework, and detects the package manager.

Auto-detects 7+ frameworks3 features
Package manager detection
Port discovery

Project Workspace

Start, stop, and manage dev servers. Custom .nodev domains. Dependency control. All in one place.

Run multiple projects3 features
Local .nodev domains
Package manager switching

Environment Management

Switch between local, staging, and production configs from a dropdown. No more editing .env files.

.env file import3 features
Per-environment variables
Quick environment switching

Tools & Updates

Per-project Node versions, app settings, and automatic updates. No nvm or fnm required.

Install Node versions3 features
In-app updates
Editor integration

Still juggling terminal tabs every morning?

There's a dashboard for that. Download Nodev and get back to shipping code.

Download for Intel Mac

Free while in beta • macOS 12+ • Apple Silicon & Intel

Nodev - Predictable local development for multi-project teams | Product Hunt