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xonsh vs Zsh
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| Fact | xonsh | Zsh |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | C |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 9.7k | 4.3k |
| Latest | 0.24.2 | zsh-5.9.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-09-28 |
| Release cadence | about 26 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 10 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
xonsh replaces Zsh. Alternatives to Zsh →
PartialPython and shell commands mixed on the same line, with a Python-based syntax.
xonsh
✓ signed The latest release, 0.24.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Zsh
unsigned The latest release, zsh-5.9.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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