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Elvish vs xonsh

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Elvishxonsh
LanguageGoPython
LicenceBSD-2-ClauseOther
Stars6.4k9.7k
Latestv0.21.00.24.2
Last push2026-03-312026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 182 days between releasesabout 26 days between releases
Active contributors0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days10 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Zsh. Alternatives to Zsh →

    PartialElvishStructured pipelines and a built-in directory navigator, with its own non-POSIX language.

    PartialxonshPython and shell commands mixed on the same line, with a Python-based syntax.