volta

volta [install] [pin] [list] [fetch] [options] [tool[@version]]

volta manages JavaScript tool versions. It handles Node.js, npm, and Yarn with fast, reliable switching.Pin configuration stores versions in package.json. When entering a project directory, Volta automatically uses pinned versions.Installation is fast. Volta downloads pre-built binaries and caches them. Switching versions is instant.The shim system intercepts node, npm, and npx commands. It routes to the correct version based on project configuration.Global packages work correctly across Node versions. Volta manages them separately from Node installations.Zero configuration is needed after setup. Version switching happens transparently based on project requirements.

install TOOL

Install tool.

Pin tool version for project.

Remove tool.

List installed tools.

Download without installing.

Run tool.

Show tool path.

Configure shell.

Suppress output.

Verbose output.

Show version.

Requires shell setup. Limited to Node.js ecosystem. Some edge cases with global packages. Newer than nvm/fnm.

Volta was created by LinkedIn around 2019. Written in Rust, it emphasizes speed and reliability for managing JavaScript toolchains.

node(1), npm(1), nvm(1), fnm(1)