sheldon ☆
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Description:
Fast, configurable, shell plugin manager
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: shell plugin-manager rust zsh bash productivity
Install: brew install sheldon
About:
Sheldon is a fast and configurable shell plugin manager written in Rust. It allows users to manage their shell plugins from a single, easy-to-read TOML configuration file. The tool supports a variety of sources including Git repositories, local files, and GitHub shortcuts, ensuring a flexible and efficient workflow.
Key Features:
  • Fast and efficient due to Rust implementation
  • Declarative TOML configuration file
  • Supports multiple sources (Git, GitHub, local files)
  • Cross-shell compatibility (Zsh, Bash, Fish)
Use Cases:
  • Managing shell aliases and functions across different machines
  • Simplifying the setup of a development environment
  • Organizing and sourcing complex shell scripts
Alternatives:
  • zplug – Zplug is a native Zsh plugin manager, whereas Sheldon is shell-agnostic and written in Rust for performance.
  • antigen – Antigen is a mature plugin manager that relies on sourcing scripts, while Sheldon uses a compiled binary for faster initialization.
Version History
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Sep 14, 2025 4:24am 0 VERSION_BUMP 3e8f9c01
Jan 14, 2025 2:52am 2 VERSION_BUMP 8f86b119
Jan 13, 2025 8:49pm 2 VERSION_BUMP d8345292
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