Erlang/OTP comes first
Elixir builds depend on Erlang/OTP. The plugin declares this dependency; choose a compatible OTP version before installation.
OPEN SOURCE · LIGHTWEIGHT · CROSS-PLATFORM
Every Elixir project.
With the right OTP.
Manage Elixir with vfox or mise, with clear Erlang/OTP dependencies and project versions. Choose source builds, Windows installation or Hex prebuilt packages.
Plugin minimum: vfox 0.5.3. Use current vfox for the commands in this guide.
ELIXIR / ENVIRONMENTv1.0.0
01 / Elixir1.16.2
Ready for your next run.
~/my-projectbash
$ vfox install elixir@1.16.2
$ vfox exec elixir@1.16.2 -- elixir --versionLinuxmacOSWindowsvfoxmise
Source or prebuilt
Install from source by default, or use Hex builds with VFOX_ELIXIR_MIRROR=hex.
One plugin, two tools
Install Elixir through vfox or mise and run elixir, elixirc and mix.
01 / GET STARTED
A few commands. Then you’re in.
Check the platform requirements, then choose your version manager. The examples pin a version; search to find other available releases.
01 Add the plugin and dependencies
vfox add erlang
vfox add elixir
vfox install erlang@26.2.3
eval "$(vfox activate bash)"
vfox use -g erlang@26.2.302 Install a version
vfox install elixir@1.16.203 Run and verify
vfox exec elixir@1.16.2 -- elixir --version01 Prepare the environment
mise use -g vfox:version-fox/vfox-erlang@26.2.302 Install and select a version
mise use -g vfox:version-fox/vfox-elixir@1.16.203 Run in the selected environment
mise exec -- elixir --version02 / EVERYDAY DEVELOPMENT
From the first install to your daily run.
Keep the version with the project
Initialize vfox in Bash and select the project version. With mise, use mise use to select a version for the current project.
Bash
eval "$(vfox activate bash)"
vfox use -p elixir@1.16.2
vfox exec elixir -- elixir --versionUse Hex prebuilt packages
Use the same mirror option for search and installation, and choose a build matching your installed OTP.
Bash
VFOX_ELIXIR_MIRROR=hex vfox search elixir
VFOX_ELIXIR_MIRROR=hex vfox install elixir@main-otp-26WINDOWS / OTP
Match the OTP version on Windows
Activate Erlang first, then install an Elixir version with an OTP suffix. This example pairs Elixir 1.16.2 with OTP 26.
Use vfox search elixir to find available version names.
PowerShell
Invoke-Expression "$(vfox activate pwsh)"
vfox use -g erlang@26.2.3
vfox install elixir@1.16.2-elixir-otp-26
vfox exec elixir@1.16.2-elixir-otp-26 -- elixir --versionPrebuilt packages still require compatible Erlang/OTP. Avoid incompatible OTP major versions.
03 / GOOD TO KNOW
Less guessing. More building.
How do I find other versions?
Run vfox search elixir or mise ls-remote vfox:version-fox/vfox-elixir to find available versions.
Why is Erlang required first?
Elixir runs on the Erlang VM, and source builds require Erlang tools. Choose versions using the official compatibility table.
Do Hex prebuilt packages still need OTP?
Yes. The otp-N suffix must match the Erlang/OTP major version in your runtime environment.
How do I update the plugin?
Run vfox update elixir. The plugin checks the manifest published in this repository.
Your next run starts here.
Find the source, report an issue or explore the releases on GitHub.