About Volta
Volta is a JavaScript tool manager that installs Node and related command line tools and keeps them at the right versions for each project. It is written in Rust and ships as a single static binary.
What it does
Volta records the Node and tool versions a project uses, so everyone on a team runs the same setup. It switches versions automatically when you move between projects. Tools are installed with one command, and the versions a project uses are stored alongside it.
Key features
- Pin Node and tool versions for each project
- Install Node and other JavaScript tools with one command
- Versions switch automatically when you enter a project
- Works the same across package managers and operating systems
- Ships as a single fast static binary
Who it's for
Frontend and Node teams who want the same tool versions for everyone, and developers who switch between projects that need different Node releases.
Pricing and good to know
Volta is open source and free to use. On Unix-like systems it is installed with a single curl command, and the project publishes a guide and reference documentation. Because Volta manages versions per project, a team gets the most from it when everyone adopts it together.
Highlights
- Pin Node and tool versions for each project
- Install Node and other JavaScript tools with one command
- Versions switch automatically when you enter a project
- Works the same across package managers and operating systems
- Ships as a single fast static binary
