yash
A POSIX-compliant command line shell with advanced interactive features like global aliases, arrays, and intelligent command line completion.
What is yash?
Yash is a POSIX-compliant command line shell written in C99 that aims to be the most standards-compliant shell while offering modern features for interactive use and scripting. It provides strict adherence to POSIX specifications alongside practical enhancements like global aliases, arrays, and intelligent command line completion.
System administrators, developers, and power users who need a POSIX-compliant shell with modern interactive features for daily command line work and shell scripting.
Yash offers the best of both worlds: strict POSIX compliance for portable scripting combined with modern interactive features that enhance productivity, making it a compelling alternative to traditional shells like bash and zsh.
Overview
Yet another shell
Use Cases
Best For
- Writing portable shell scripts that need strict POSIX compliance
- Interactive command line work with advanced completion and prediction
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