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.
Feature

Project Workspace

Complete control over your projects. Run multiple servers, manage configurations, and use professional local domains.

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Package Managers
.nodev
Local Domains
Isolated
Server Processes
HTTPS
Locally

Everything You Need to Run Projects

From starting servers to managing domains, Nodev gives you complete control over your development environment.

Run Multiple Projects

Start all your Node.js projects at once. Each runs in isolation with no conflicts.

Server Lifecycle
Start
Stop
Restart
Pause

Professional .nodev Domains

my-app.nodev, api.nodev—assign professional local domains to every project.

.nodevLocal TLD

Complete Server Control

Start, stop, restart, pause—manage every server from one unified interface.

1 clickTo control all

Configure Every Project

Each project can have its own Node version, package manager, port, and domain. Total flexibility.

Node Version

Override per project

Multiple versions

Package Manager

npm, Yarn, pnpm, Bun

5 managers

Port Mode

Auto or fixed

Smart defaults

Custom Command

Any dev command

Full flexibility

Local .nodev Domains

Professional local URLs for every project

my-app.nodev
api.nodev
dashboard.nodev

Built-in Terminal

Live logs from every server

Live Logs
Real-time output
Auto-scroll
Stay current
External
Open in Terminal

Switch Package Managers Instantly

Moving from npm to pnpm? Yarn to Bun? Nodev handles the cleanup—removes lock files, deletes node_modules, and reinstalls everything automatically.

npm
Yarn
pnpm
Bun

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Download for Intel Mac

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

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