ZSH Unplugged
A minimal ~20-line Zsh function that clones and loads plugins, eliminating the need for a full plugin manager.
What is ZSH Unplugged?
zsh_unplugged is a minimalist Zsh plugin management solution that replaces traditional plugin managers with a simple, ~20-line function. It solves the problem of plugin manager bloat and instability by providing a transparent, self-contained way to clone, source, and manage Zsh plugins directly from Git repositories.
Zsh users who want a lightweight, maintainable alternative to full-featured plugin managers, especially those frustrated with plugin manager abandonment or complexity.
Developers choose zsh_unplugged for its simplicity, transparency, and performance—it eliminates thousands of lines of plugin manager code while providing essential functionality, reducing maintenance burden and startup time.
Overview
🤔 perhaps you don't need a Zsh plugin manager after all...
Use Cases
Best For
- Zsh users seeking a minimal plugin management approach
- Simplifying dotfiles and reducing external dependencies
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