Xonsh () is a Python-powered, Unix-like shell language and command prompt. The language integrates features of Python 3.6+ and common shell primitives, providing a unique platform for system interactions. It is designed to work on all major systems, including Linux, macOS, and Windows.

Overview

Created for both daily use and expert-level scripting, Xonsh offers a blend of the user-friendly interactive command prompt seen in Unix shells with the powerful scripting capabilities of Python. The shell language allows users to run and mix Python and shell commands directly, offering an enriched command-line experience.

Xonsh

See also

bash

zsh

Fish (shell)

Xonsh

References

Command shells

Python (programming language) software

Unix programming tools

Free software

Free software programmed in Python

External links

Xonsh is available from the Python package index (pip)

Xonsh