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n vs proto
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| Fact | n | proto |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Shell | Rust |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 20k | 1.4k |
| Latest | v10.2.0 | v0.62.3 |
| Last push | 2026-08-30 | 2026-10-02 |
| Release cadence | about 101 days between releases | about 4 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace nvm. Alternatives to nvm →
Full replacementnSwitches Node.js versions from a single script, without a subshell or a profile hook.
Full replacementprotoInstalls and switches Node.js versions, among other tools.
n
unsigned The latest release, v10.2.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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proto
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