b is a modern binary manager that simplifies how developers install, manage, and version their command-line tools. With project-based configuration and automatic PATH management, b ensures your development environment is consistent and reproducible.

Why b?

Managing command-line tools across different projects and environments is challenging:

• Version Conflicts: Different projects need different tool versions
• Environment Setup: Complex PATH management and installation procedures
• Team Consistency: Ensuring everyone uses the same tool versions
• CI/CD Integration: Reproducible builds with exact tool versions

b solves these problems by providing:

✅ Project-based Configuration - Each project defines its required tools
✅ Automatic PATH Management - Tools are available when you need them
✅ Version Control - Lock specific versions for reproducible builds
✅ Team Collaboration - Share tool requirements via b.yaml
✅ CI/CD Ready - Simple integration with build pipelines

Get Started

Install b and start managing your development tools in minutes.

Quick Example

# Initialize a new project
b init

# Install tools for your project
b install jq@jq-1.7 kubectl@v1.28.0

# Tools are now available
jq --version              # jq-1.7
kubectl version --client  # v1.28.0

Explore b

Installation

Install b and get started with binary management.

CLI Reference

Complete reference for all b commands and options.

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Examples

Real-world examples and usage patterns for different scenarios.