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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 Basic
    # 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 Advanced
    # 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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