nimble

Nimble is an English adjective meaning quick and light in movement or thought. In everyday usage it describes agility, dexterity, or the ability to adapt rapidly to changing circumstances. The word appears in various brand names, products, and creative works, often signaling speed or flexibility.

In computing, Nimble is the name of a package manager for the Nim programming language. Nimble manages libraries and build scripts for Nim projects and can install, update, or remove Nim packages. It is part of the Nim ecosystem and is typically invoked from the command line with commands such as install, update, and publish.

Nimble Storage was a data storage company that produced flash-optimized storage arrays and related software. Its products combined solid-state storage with analytics and data management features aimed at enterprise workloads. Nimble Storage operated as an independent company until it was acquired by Hewlett Packard Enterprise, after which its products and technology were integrated into HPE’s storage offerings.

In other uses, Nimble may appear in the names of teams, characters, or artistic works, often chosen to convey swiftness or adaptability. The term is also encountered in sports, business branding, and various software or technology projects beyond specific product lines.