usethose

Usethose is a command-line utility designed to help users manage and interact with various command-line tools and configurations. It aims to simplify the process of setting up and switching between different tool versions or environments, particularly useful for developers working with multiple projects or dependencies. The core functionality of usethose revolves around establishing and activating specific sets of configurations or executable paths.

Users typically employ usethose by defining "sets" within a configuration file. These sets can specify which versions of certain programs should be active, or which environment variables should be loaded. When a user invokes usethose with a specific set name, the utility modifies the current shell environment to reflect those chosen configurations. This can include updating the PATH variable to prioritize certain executables or setting project-specific environment variables.

The primary benefit of usethose is the ability to create isolated and reproducible development environments. By defining sets for different projects or tasks, developers can avoid conflicts between dependencies and ensure that the correct tools are always available. This reduces the manual effort often required to configure environments for each new task or project, leading to increased efficiency and fewer setup-related errors. The tool is open-source and available for various operating systems.