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cross-env

Set environment variables cross-platform.

Status
UnmaintainedGitHub repository has been archived.
Last checked
Checked · Oct 15, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

Cross-env is a tool that allows developers to set environment variables in a way that works across different operating systems, simplifying the development process for multi-platform projects.

Cross-env stands out as a lightweight, easy-to-use tool specifically designed for setting environment variables in a cross-platform manner, making it ideal for developers working on multi-OS projects.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Developers working on cross-platform projects who need to set environment variables consistently

  • Teams using CI/CD pipelines that require consistent environment configurations across different operating systems

Look elsewhere if

  • Projects that do not involve multiple operating systems or environments

  • Scenarios where manual configuration of environment variables is preferred over automated tools

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    Limited functionality beyond setting environment variables

    cross-env is a single-purpose tool and does not provide additional features such as variable interpolation or complex conditional logic.

  2. 02

    Does not support advanced environment management

    It lacks support for more sophisticated environment management tasks like variable expansion, secrets management, or dynamic value generation.

  3. 03

    Minimal documentation and community support

    The project has limited official documentation and a small community, which can make troubleshooting difficult.

What it does well

  • Cross-platform environment variable setting

  • Simplifies multi-OS development workflows

  • Lightweight and easy to integrate

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

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