ajeetdsouza/zoxide
A smarter cd command. Supports all major shells.
Star History
Momentum
+993
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
33
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#40
MOST-STARRED Rust
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +231 | +993 | +3K |
| Per day | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Forks gained | +5 | +18 | +46 |
zoxide gained 993 stars in the last 30 days, about 33 a day, and now has 39.7K. It is about 7 years old and has averaged roughly 5.7K stars a year. It ranks #40 among Rust repositories and #262 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
6
DAYS ON TRENDING
#221
BEST RANK
Sep 23, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
zoxide has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #221. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
zoxide is an open-source project written in Rust: A smarter cd command. Supports all major shells.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in autojump, bash, cli. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Rust for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ cargo install zoxide⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Rust toolchain (rustc / cargo >= 1.70)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
zoxide coordinates its core functionality through a modular Rust pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Command-Line Automation
Execute automated build, deployment, and maintenance tasks directly from the terminal.
CI/CD Workflow Integration
Run non-interactive validation checks in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or local pre-commit hooks.
Developer Environment Setup
Standardize local engineering workstations with single-binary utility commands.
Scripting & Pipeline Orchestration
Chain complex multi-stage scripts with reliable error reporting and exits.
🚀 Getting Started
Install zoxide using your package manager: `cargo install zoxide`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for zoxide.
Import zoxide into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `zoxide --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Rust, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
ajeetdsouza/zoxide is currently ranked #262 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does zoxide do? +
A smarter cd command. Supports all major shells.
What language is zoxide written in? +
The primary language is Rust. Topics include: autojump, bash, cli, command-line, command-line-tool.
Is zoxide actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 21, 2026 with 149 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does zoxide have? +
zoxide has 39,722 stars and 910 forks on GitHub.
How does zoxide rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 39,722 stars, ajeetdsouza/zoxide is ranked #262 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #40 among Rust projects.
What license is zoxide distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
