Question 1

How does inshellisense compare to zsh-autosuggestions?

Accepted Answer

inshellisense provides autocomplete for specific commands and arguments using the autocomplete spec, covering 600+ tools, while zsh-autosuggestions focuses on suggesting entire commands based on history. inshellisense is more about CLI tool syntax, whereas zsh-autosuggestions is for command repetition, making them complementary but different in scope.

Question 2

Is inshellisense better than Fig?

Accepted Answer

inshellisense is a runtime for the autocomplete spec originally from Fig, but it's terminal-native and open-source. Fig is a commercial product with a GUI interface, while inshellisense is free and integrates directly into the terminal without a separate UI, offering similar autocomplete but in a more lightweight, shell-focused way.

Question 3

How to install inshellisense on Linux without npm?

Accepted Answer

You can use Homebrew on Linux by tapping the Microsoft repository with 'brew tap microsoft/inshellisense' and installing via 'brew install inshellisense', as mentioned in the README. This avoids npm dependency, though npm is the recommended method for most users.

Question 4

Does inshellisense work with tmux or screen?

Accepted Answer

inshellisense should work with terminal multiplexers like tmux or screen since it integrates at the shell level, but there's no specific mention in the README. Performance and compatibility might vary, so testing in your environment is advised to ensure smooth operation.

Question 5

How to configure keybindings in inshellisense?

Accepted Answer

Create a TOML config file at ~/.inshellisenserc and define bindings for actions like acceptSuggestion with key names from Node.js keypress events, as detailed in the configuration section. For example, set 'key = "tab"' under [bindings.acceptSuggestion] to customize.

Question 6

Can I use inshellisense with custom shell aliases?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for bash and zsh shells, you can enable alias expansion by setting 'useAliases = true' in the config file, allowing inshellisense to suggest based on expanded aliases. This is optional and requires configuration, as specified in the README.

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