Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#57
MOST-STARRED Shell
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
zsh gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 5. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #57 among Shell repositories and #10,127 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
5
DAYS ON TRENDING
#3842
BEST RANK
Sep 24, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
zsh has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #3842. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
zsh is an open-source project written in Shell: zsh configuration.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Shell. 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 Shell 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
$ git clone https://github.com/redondos/zsh.git
cd zsh⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
POSIX compliant shell (bash, zsh, sh)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
zsh coordinates its core functionality through a modular Shell 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
Production System Integration
Embed zsh into Shell backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install zsh using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/redondos/zsh.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for zsh.
Import zsh into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `zsh --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Shell, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
redondos/zsh is currently ranked #10,127 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| #10,127 | redondos/zsh This Project | Shell | ★ 5 | |
| #10,127 | psq/mephisto-erb-templates-plugin | Ruby | ★ 5 | Compare ↗ |
| #10,127 | francois/family_budget | JavaScript | ★ 5 | Compare ↗ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does zsh do? +
zsh configuration
What language is zsh written in? +
The primary language is Shell. Topics include: software.
Is zsh actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 3, 2014 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does zsh have? +
zsh has 5 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does zsh rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 5 stars, redondos/zsh is ranked #10,127 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #57 among Shell projects.
What license is zsh distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
