Question 1

Which Zsh plugin manager is the fastest for load times?

Accepted Answer

According to the benchmark, antibody, antidote, antigen, sheldon, and zimfw all show excellent load times with negligible differences. However, factors like maintenance status and features should also guide your choice, as some are archived or unmaintained.

Question 2

How do I run zsh-plugin-manager-benchmark on my own system?

Accepted Answer

Clone the repository, install hyperfine, and use './bench.sh install' or './bench.sh load' as per the README. You can generate charts with the provided Python script after installing seaborn and pandas dependencies.

Question 3

Does deferred loading make a difference in plugin manager performance?

Accepted Answer

Yes, deferred loading can drastically improve load times, but this benchmark excludes it. If you use techniques like zsh-defer, performance rankings might change, so consider managers that support such optimizations in your evaluation.

Question 4

Antidote vs sheldon: which is better based on performance?

Accepted Answer

Both antidote and sheldon have comparable load and install times in the benchmark, making them equally good from a speed perspective. Your decision should consider other aspects like configuration syntax and project maintenance.

Question 5

How accurate are the install time measurements with network jitter?

Accepted Answer

Install times are measured on a quiet cloud VM using hyperfine to minimize noise, but network jitter can cause variations. The benchmark clearly shows which managers install in parallel, but real-world times may differ based on internet speed and conditions.

Question 6

Can I add my own plugins to the benchmark?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can modify the plugins.txt file to include custom plugins, but the setup requires adapting the scripts. Be aware that results might not be directly comparable to the published data, which uses a fixed set for consistency.

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