env-cmd

The premium Open Source alternative to dotenv

🎯 Best for:Node.js developers needing a flexible way to inject environment variables into scripts.

What is env-cmd?

Replaces manual environment variable exports in terminal sessions. Loads configuration from external files like .env or JSON to ensure consistent environments across development and CI/CD stages.

Tech Stack
TypeScriptDevOps & CI/CD

Why env-cmd?

  • Supports multiple file formats
  • No code changes required
  • Lightweight CLI tool

Limitations

  • Node.js runtime dependency
  • Manual file management
  • No built-in secret encryption
2/20/2026
Last Update
67
Forks
25
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on dotenv)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
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