z.lua ☆

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Description:
New cd command that helps you navigate faster by learning your habits

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: navigation shell productivity lua cli

Install: brew install z.lua

About:
ZLua is a lightweight, high-performance directory jumping tool that learns from your usage patterns to predict your destination. It uses a scoring algorithm based on frequency and recency to provide intelligent suggestions for fast navigation. It is a Lua-based alternative to Z, offering enhanced speed and cross-shell compatibility.

Key Features:

Faster than original Z due to Lua implementation
Cross-platform support (Windows, Linux, macOS)
Interactive selection with fzf integration
Supports zsh, bash, and fish shells

Use Cases:

Quickly navigating deep directory structures
Switching between frequent project folders
Improving terminal workflow efficiency

Alternatives:

z – The original implementation written in C, which ZLua improves upon with better performance and Windows support.
zoxide – A modern alternative written in Rust that is faster and offers more features, but ZLua remains a lightweight Lua-based option.

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