Description #
Zsh is a highly configurable shell with powerful features for interactive use and scripting, widely popular for its customization and plugin ecosystem.
History #
Created by Paul Falstad in 1990, Zsh grew from the Bourne shell with many advanced features and remains one of the most popular Unix shells.
Hello World Code #
echo "Hello, World!" How to Run #
Option 1: Online
Try Zsh Online (via TutorialsPoint)
Option 2: Local
Install and run:
zsh script.zsh Key Concepts #
- Highly customizable prompt and behavior
- Powerful tab completion and globbing
- Advanced scripting features
- Plugin frameworks (Oh My Zsh, Prezto)
- Command history and correction
- Supports themes and extensions
- Compatible with Bourne shell scripts
- Used interactively and for automation
- Wide community and documentation
- Cross-platform support
Try It Online #
Fun Facts #
- Oh My Zsh is one of the largest Zsh configuration frameworks.
- Zsh is default on macOS Catalina and later.
- Supports spelling correction and approximate matching.
- Highly favored by power users for its flexibility.
- Zsh’s scripting language is very powerful and expressive.
