Nub

Nub is an all-in-one toolkit for Node.js that aims to streamline the JavaScript and TypeScript development experience without replacing Node itself. Written in Rust, it combines multiple developer utilities into a single binary capable of running scripts, managing dependencies, and provisioning Node installations. The project takes a TypeScript-first approach and allows developers to execute TypeScript files directly while continuing to use their preferred package managers and existing Node environments. Rather than introducing a new runtime, Nub augments the existing ecosystem and focuses on reducing tool fragmentation. It is positioned as a Bun-like developer experience while maintaining compatibility with established Node.js workflows. By consolidating common development tasks into a unified toolchain, Nub seeks to simplify project setup, execution, and dependency management for modern JavaScript applications.