nvm-defaults-and-nvmrc

When to use this skill

ALWAYS use this skill when the user mentions:

• Setting a default Node version or alias
• Creating or using a .nvmrc file
• Auto-switching versions per directory

Trigger phrases include:

• "nvm alias default", "default version", ".nvmrc"
• "auto use", "automatically switch when entering a directory"

How to use this skill

CRITICAL: This skill is about defaults and .nvmrc. Basic install/use belongs to nvm-usage-basics.

1. Set the default alias or LTS target.
2. Create or update .nvmrc with the required version or alias.
3. Enable shell auto-use logic if requested.
4. Verify switching behavior in a new shell session.

Important notes:

• Keep .nvmrc consistent across team repos to avoid version drift.

Example file map

• examples/default-version.md
• examples/nvmrc.md
• examples/auto-use-bash.md
• examples/auto-use-zsh.md
• examples/auto-use-fish.md

Keywords

nvm alias, default version, .nvmrc, auto use, project version, defaults