zsh ☆

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Description:
UNIX shell (command interpreter)

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: shell zsh command-line terminal developer-tools

Install: brew install zsh

About:
Zsh is an advanced shell designed as an interactive replacement for the Bourne shell. It offers extensive features including sophisticated tab completion, themeable prompts, and powerful plugin support via frameworks like Oh My Zsh. It is widely used by developers to enhance productivity and customize their command-line environment.

Key Features:

Advanced tab completion system
Extensive plugin and theme ecosystem
Interactive shell features and history sharing
Spell correction for commands and arguments

Use Cases:

Daily interactive command-line usage for developers
Customizing shell environment with themes and plugins
Automating complex tasks with advanced scripting

Alternatives:

Bash – The default shell on most systems; Zsh offers more interactive features and customization.
Fish – Focuses on out-of-the-box usability with auto-suggestions; Zsh is more configurable via plugins.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2025 12:07am		0	VERSION_BUMP	0ac96b28