MISE
mise (One Tool to Manage All Tool Versions)
As you learn programming, you’ll notice a common problem:
Different projects need different versions of the same tool.
For example:
- Project A needs Node.js 18
- Project B needs Node.js 20
- Another project needs a different Python version
mise solves this problem.
What Is mise?
mise is a tool version manager.
It lets you:
- install different versions of tools
- switch versions per project
- avoid breaking your system setup
All from one place.
Why Engineers Use mise
🔄 Manage Multiple Versions Easily
Instead of uninstalling and reinstalling tools, mise lets you:
- keep many versions
- switch automatically when you enter a project folder
No manual work.
🧠 One Manager for Many Tools
mise can manage:
- Node.js
- Python
- Java
- Ruby
- Go
- and many more
One tool instead of many separate managers.
📁 Project-Based Configuration
Each project can have a file that says:
“Use this version of Node, Python, etc.”
mise reads it automatically.
This prevents:
- version conflicts
- broken builds
- confusion for beginners
🏗️ Used by Professional Engineers
mise is used in:
- real-world projects
- teams
- CI/CD pipelines
It replaces tools like nvm, pyenv, and others with one unified system.