ohmyzsh
🙃 A delightful community-driven (with 2,500+ contributors) framework for managing your zsh configuration. Includes 300+ optional plugins (rails, git, macOS, hub, docker, homebrew, node, php, python, etc), 140+ themes to spice up your morning, and an auto-update tool that makes it easy to keep up with the latest updates from the community.
What is it?
What it is
Oh My Zsh is an open source, community-driven framework for managing your zsh configuration.
Why it exists
🙃 A delightful community-driven (with 2,500+ contributors) framework for managing your zsh configuration. Includes 300+ optional plugins (rails, git, macOS, hub, docker, homebrew, node, php, python, etc), 140+ themes to spice up your morning, and an auto-update tool that makes it easy to keep up with the latest updates from the community.
Who should use it
Teams building with Shell who want an open-source, self-hosted option.
Who should avoid it
Teams that need a fully managed SaaS with enterprise SLAs out of the box.
How it works
A quick walkthrough in plain English
How ohmyzsh works
Step 1 of 3
You interact with it
Open ohmyzsh, send a request, or connect it to your stack.
Features
Advantages
- Open source (MIT)
- Active Shell ecosystem
- Self-hosted deployment options
Disadvantages
- Requires operational ownership for self-hosted setups
- Community support varies by project maturity
Installation
native
wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ohmyzsh/ohmyzsh/master/tools/install.sh sh install.sh
FAQ
What is ohmyzsh?
ohmyzsh is an open-source project licensed under MIT.
What language is ohmyzsh built with?
Primary language: Shell.
Is it free to use?
Yes. Licensed under MIT. Check the license for commercial use.
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