zsh
Z shell — feature-rich shell with advanced completion, theming, and plugin support.
Synopsis
zsh [OPTION]... [FILE [ARG]...]
Examples
zsh
zsh -c 'print -l ${(s/:/)PATH}'chsh -s $(which zsh)
Common options
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| -c | Execute commands from string |
| -x | Print commands as executed |
| -l | Act as login shell |
| -i | Force interactive mode |
About zsh
The `zsh` command z shell — feature-rich shell with advanced completion, theming, and plugin support. Shell commands configure your interactive environment — variables, aliases, history, and shell options.
The shell is your primary interface with Linux, and customizing it improves productivity. These commands work across bash, zsh, and other POSIX-compatible shells with minor differences.
The command accepts 4 commonly used flags shown above, though the full set of options is available in the man page (`man zsh`). The 3 examples on this page cover typical real-world usage patterns that you can copy and adapt for your own workflows.
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