xonsh ☆

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Description:
Python-powered, cross-platform, Unix-gazing shell language and command prompt

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.21.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 10, 2025

Links: Homepage | GitHub | Docs | @xonshshell | formulae.brew.sh

Stars: 9,143 | Forks: 689 | Language: Python | Category: Developer tools

Tags: shell python automation cross-platform developer-tools

Install: brew install xonsh

About:
xonsh is a shell language and command prompt that combines Python's syntax and libraries with traditional shell capabilities. It allows users to write shell scripts in Python while maintaining compatibility with existing shell commands and workflows. Its main value is providing a modern, programmable environment that bridges the gap between shell scripting and general-purpose programming.

Key Features:

Python-powered shell syntax
Cross-platform compatibility (Linux, macOS, Windows)
Seamless integration of Python libraries with shell commands
Interactive command prompt with auto-completion
Supports traditional shell syntax and pipelines

Use Cases:

Interactive data analysis and automation using Python in the shell
Writing complex shell scripts with Python's readability and libraries
Cross-platform system administration and DevOps tasks

Alternatives:

bash – Traditional Unix shell; xonsh offers Python integration and modern syntax
zsh – Extended shell with plugins; xonsh provides native Python execution
IPython – Interactive Python environment; xonsh adds full shell command integration

Version History

Detected	Version	Change	Commit
Dec 19, 2025 8:18am	0.21.2	VERSION_BUMP	d2897120
Dec 10, 2025 10:22pm		VERSION_BUMP	91f88906
Dec 10, 2025 11:49am		VERSION_BUMP	53928807
Nov 24, 2025 8:19am		VERSION_BUMP	13ccb9f4
Jan 13, 2025 5:16pm		VERSION_BUMP	1b724170
Nov 2, 2024 10:41pm		VERSION_BUMP	be9b9260
Nov 2, 2024 9:54pm		VERSION_BUMP	8f01d57e
Oct 11, 2024 9:25pm		VERSION_BUMP	beb69636