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The zsh command is one of the most frequently used commands in Linux/Unix-like operating systems. zsh Z Shell - an extended Bourne shell with numerous improvements and additional features
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Quick Reference

Command Name:

zsh

Category:

shell

Platform:

linux

Basic Usage:

zsh [options] [arguments]

Common Use Cases

    Syntax

    zsh [options] [file [arguments...]]

    Examples

    How to Use These Examples

    The examples below show common ways to use the zsh command. Try them in your terminal to see the results. You can copy any example by clicking on the code block.

    Basic Examples:

    Start zsh
    zsh
    Execute a command in zsh and exit
    zsh -c "echo Hello from zsh"
    Run a zsh script
    zsh myscript.sh
    Start zsh with a specific config file
    zsh --rcfile custom_zshrc

    Advanced Examples:

    Start zsh in login mode
    zsh -l
    Run zsh without loading any configuration files
    zsh --no-rcs
    Start zsh with verbose output when loading config files
    zsh -v
    Start zsh and execute commands from standard input
    echo 'echo $ZSH_VERSION' | zsh
    Run a zsh script with debugging enabled
    zsh -x debug_script.sh
    Start zsh with a clean environment
    env -i zsh
    Start zsh with interactive mode, even if input is not from a terminal
    zsh -i < commands.txt
    Create a named zsh instance for process management
    zsh --as-login-shell=myshell

    Try It Yourself

    Practice makes perfect! The best way to learn is by trying these examples on your own system with real files.

    Understanding Syntax

    Pay attention to the syntax coloring: commands, options, and file paths are highlighted differently.

    Related Commands

    These commands are frequently used alongside zsh or serve similar purposes:

    bash
    sh
    ksh
    tcsh
    chsh
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    Use Cases

    Learn By Doing

    The best way to learn Linux commands is by practicing. Try out these examples in your terminal to build muscle memory and understand how the zsh command works in different scenarios.

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    $ zsh
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