Unix Shell

I choose Zsh (Z shell) for my macOS shell

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This site provides an index to Zsh information and archives.

Prezto

Prezto as my preferred architecture for robust and lightweight framework.

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1. Launch Zsh:

   zsh

2. Clone the repository:

   git clone --recursive https://github.com/sorin-ionescu/prezto.git "${ZDOTDIR:-$HOME}/.zprezto"

3. Create a new Zsh configuration by copying/linking the Zsh configuration files provided:

   setopt EXTENDED_GLOB
   for rcfile in "${ZDOTDIR:-$HOME}"/.zprezto/runcoms/^README.md(.N); do
     ln -s "$rcfile" "${ZDOTDIR:-$HOME}/.${rcfile:t}"
   done

4. Set Zsh as your default shell:

   chsh -s /bin/zsh

5. Open a new Zsh terminal window or tab.

Plugins

Prezto comes with fantastic plugins by default; simply enable them in ~/.zpreztorc. However, you can try using other plugins from different suppliers, such as ohmyzsh/ohmyzsh's plugin:

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Currently Using

• editor

• history

• directory

• utility

• completion

• zsh-syntax-highlighting

• autosuggestions

• osx

• git

Prezto vs ohmyzsh

Ohmyzsh is incredible due to its numerous features. The shell becomes slower as a result. I've used Ohmyzsh previously and was quite pleased with it, but I can't stand how long it takes for a shell to load when I open a terminal window.

Benchmark Plugins for Prezto

Plugin loader for zprezto that measures loading time for each plugin.

Should Read

Comparison of ZSH frameworks and plugin managers

References

Speed Matters: How I Optimized My ZSH Startup to Under 70ms | SantacloudSantacloud

Speed Matters: How I Optimized My ZSH Startup to Under 70msZsh