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fish vs xonsh
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| Fact | fish | xonsh |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Rust | Python |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 34k | 9.7k |
| Latest | 4.9.3 | 0.24.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 2 days between releases | about 26 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 47 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 10 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Zsh. Alternatives to Zsh →
Full replacementfishAutosuggestions, highlighting and completions out of the box, with a non-POSIX syntax.
PartialxonshPython and shell commands mixed on the same line, with a Python-based syntax.
fish
✓ signed The latest release, 4.9.3, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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xonsh
✓ signed The latest release, 0.24.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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