Plenv - Manage Perl Versions

Plenv simplifies Perl version management. This guide shows you how to install, switch, and manage different Perl versions.

Installing and Managing Perl Versions

plenv install --list  # List available Perl versions
plenv install <version> [Configure options]  # Install a specific Perl version
plenv global <version>  # Set the global default Perl version
plenv local <version>  # Set the local Perl version for the current directory

Working with Modules

plenv rehash  # Rehash after installing CPAN modules
plenv install-cpanm  # Install cpanm for the current Perl version
plenv migrate-modules <from-version> <to-version>  # Migrate modules between versions

Other Useful Commands

plenv which <program>  # Locate a program in the plenv path
plenv --version  # Display the current plenv version

Further Resources

For more information, refer to the official Plenv GitHub repository.

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