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direnv

Automatically loads and unloads env variables when entering directories.

Free

Performance

Automation 94%
Security 90%
DX 92%
Value 100%

Key Features

✦Auto load env
✦Per directory
✦Shell hook
✦Security
✦Nix integration
✦Multiple formats
✦.envrc files
✦Team friendly

✓ What We Like

●Auto load env
●Per directory
●Shell hook

✗ What Could Be Better

●See full review for details

Competitors

direnv 9.4/10 Free
mise 8 Free
dotenv 7.5 Free
autoenv 7 Free
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