Question 1

How to install elixir-oh-my-zsh with Oh My Zsh?

Accepted Answer

Clone the repo into ~/.oh-my-zsh/custom/plugins/ and add 'elixir' to the plugins array in your .zshrc, then restart your terminal—full steps are in the README for a quick setup.

Question 2

What are the most useful aliases for Ecto tasks?

Accepted Answer

Key Ecto aliases include 'mem' for migrations, 'mec' for database creation, and 'merb' for rollbacks, streamlining common database operations without typing full mix commands.

Question 3

elixir-oh-my-zsh vs asdf-elixir or other version managers?

Accepted Answer

This plugin focuses on command shortcuts for productivity, while tools like asdf-elixir handle Elixir version installation; they serve different purposes and can be used together, but this doesn't replace version management.

Question 4

How to customize or add my own aliases to this plugin?

Accepted Answer

Edit the elixir.plugin.zsh file directly or define additional aliases in your .zshrc after loading the plugin, but note that plugin updates might overwrite your changes if not managed carefully.

Question 5

Does elixir-oh-my-zsh work with the Fish shell?

Accepted Answer

Not out-of-the-box, as it's designed for Zsh. However, since aliases are basic shell commands, you can manually copy and adapt them to Fish config, though it requires extra effort and testing.

Question 6

Why are some aliases not working after installation?

Accepted Answer

Common causes include the plugin not being enabled in .zshrc, terminal not restarted, or alias conflicts—check your plugins array, restart Zsh, and review for overlapping commands in your shell config.

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