zimfw ☆

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Description:
Zsh plugin manager

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.19.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 19, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: zsh shell plugin-manager framework productivity

Install: brew install zimfw

About:
zimfw is a lightweight yet powerful Zsh configuration framework that bundles and manages plugins and themes. It provides a fast, modular, and easy-to-configure environment for developers who want to streamline their shell workflow. By handling plugin installation and prompt customization, it simplifies the process of building a personalized and efficient command-line experience.

Key Features:

Modular configuration with easy plugin and theme management
Optimized for fast startup times and performance
Simple, intuitive commands for updating and managing modules
Extensible framework that supports a wide range of Zsh plugins

Use Cases:

Setting up a fast and modular Zsh environment for development
Managing and organizing a collection of shell plugins and themes
Creating a reproducible and version-controlled shell configuration

Alternatives:

oh-my-zsh – More comprehensive and feature-rich, but can be slower and more monolithic
prezto – A faster, modular alternative to Oh-My-Zsh, similar in philosophy to zimfw
zplug – A plugin manager with a focus on flexibility and GitHub integration

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 19, 2025 8:51am	1.19.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	274927ce
Nov 5, 2025 6:36pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	f5229914