zsh-syntax-highlighting ☆
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Description:
Fish shell like syntax highlighting for zsh
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: zsh shell productivity developer-tools cli
Install: brew install zsh-syntax-highlighting
About:
zsh-syntax-highlighting provides live, interactive syntax highlighting for the Z shell. It highlights commands and their arguments in different colors as you type, enabling instant visual feedback to catch typos and syntax errors before execution. This significantly improves the command-line experience by making the shell more readable and intuitive.
Key Features:
  • Live, interactive highlighting of commands as you type
  • Supports multiple color schemes and is highly customizable
  • Highlights syntax errors and command validity for immediate feedback
  • Works as a transparent wrapper around existing Zsh completion
Use Cases:
  • Improving shell usability and reducing typing errors for developers and sysadmins
  • Learning shell syntax by visually distinguishing commands, flags, and arguments
  • Creating a more visually appealing and readable terminal environment
Alternatives:
  • zsh-autosuggestions – Suggests commands based on history, whereas zsh-syntax-highlighting validates and colors the command you are currently typing.
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