direnv

Load environment variables per directory automatically

About direnv

direnv is a free, open-source shell extension that loads and unloads environment variables based on the current directory. Key features include per-project .envrc files, multi-shell support, a standard library of helpers, and editor integrations. It is available free of charge from its official site, where the developers provide downloads, documentation, and updates for anyone who wants to install and use it.

direnv key facts

Category: Developer Tools
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: environment, shell, cli, open source
Official site: direnv.net

About the Developer Tools category

Editors, platforms, and services developers rely on to build and ship software. The Developer Tools category on Tools Hub currently lists 776 tools. Alongside direnv, it includes proto, Kakoune, Notepadqq, EmEditor.

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