vxUniversal Development Tool Manager

One command to rule them all - Zero setup, Zero learning curve

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Zero Configuration

Works out of the box, no setup required. Just prefix your commands with vx.

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Auto-Installation

Tools are installed automatically on first use. No manual installation needed.

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Version Management

Pin specific versions per project with vx.toml configuration.

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Cross-Platform

Works seamlessly on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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Blazing Fast

Written in Rust for maximum performance and minimal overhead.

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Extensible

Plugin system for adding custom tools and workflows.

The Problem We Solve

Every time we start a new development project, we face the same frustrating cycle:

Install Node.js and npm for frontend tools
Set up Python and pip/uv for scripts and automation
Configure Go for backend services
Manage Rust toolchain for system tools
Deal with version conflicts and PATH issues

With the rise of MCP (Model Context Protocol), this problem has become even more pronounced. Many MCP servers require uvx for Python tools and npx for Node.js packages.

Our Solution

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# Instead of learning and managing multiple tools:
npx create-react-app my-app     # Requires Node.js setup
uvx ruff check .                # Requires Python/UV setup
go run main.go                  # Requires Go installation

# Just use vx with the same commands you already know:
vx npx create-react-app my-app  # Auto-installs Node.js if needed
vx uvx ruff check .             # Auto-installs UV if needed
vx go run main.go               # Auto-installs Go if needed

Quick Install

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