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
150+
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