oils-for-unix ☆
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Description:
Bash-compatible Unix shell with more consistent syntax and semantics
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: shell bash unix scripting python
Install: brew install oils-for-unix
About:
Oils for Unix (Oils) is a Unix shell with a Python-compatible language, designed to be a better bash. It aims to solve the 'two language problem' by providing a consistent, readable syntax for both shell scripting and general-purpose programming, while maintaining high performance and bash compatibility.
Key Features:
  • Python-compatible language for scripting
  • High performance and bash compatibility
  • Readable and consistent syntax
  • A unified language for shell and scripting
Use Cases:
  • Writing complex build scripts and automation
  • Replacing bash scripts with more maintainable code
  • System administration tasks
Alternatives:
  • bash – Oils aims to fix bash's syntax quirks while maintaining compatibility
  • zsh – Focuses on interactive features, while Oils focuses on scripting consistency
  • fish – Fish prioritizes interactive usability, Oils prioritizes scripting and compatibility
Version History
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Oct 8, 2025 4:36pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 5299a39b
Oct 8, 2025 11:19am 0 VERSION_BUMP b9ce93c6
Sep 16, 2025 8:41am 0 VERSION_BUMP 9cf31cd0
Nov 10, 2024 9:42pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 2e09d358
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