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Nushell vs xonsh

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Nushellxonsh
LanguageRustPython
LicenceMITOther
Stars41k9.7k
Latest0.116.10.24.2
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 21 days between releasesabout 26 days between releases
Active contributors75 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 →

    PartialNushellPipelines of structured data rather than text, with its own language.

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