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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How developers use Nodev

Real workflows. Real problems solved. See how Nodev replaces your daily terminal routine.

From terminal chaos to one dashboard

Three common workflows that Nodev turns from multi-step terminal routines into single-click actions.

The morning routine, replaced

Click Run. Nodev handles version switching, dependency checks, and server startup. No cd, no nvm use, no npm install.

1 clickTo start any project
Automatic framework detection
Auto-install dependencies
Node version management
Process supervision

Multiple services, one view

Frontend, backend, admin panel — all running, all visible, each with its own .nodev domain.

UnlimitedProjects at once

Environment switching, without the file editing

Test against dev, staging, or production backends. Pick from a dropdown, not a text editor.

InstantEnvironment switching

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