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bash
gnu.org/software/bashAlso covers linux and macos · same kind of website
Bash is the GNU Project’s shell for command-line interaction and shell scripting.
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The Best zx Alternatives in 2026
14 alternatives0 free · 10 open source
Looking for something like zx? Here are 14 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 10 are open source.
zx helps write shell scripts in JavaScript, with support for interacting with system commands.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionbashBash is the GNU Project’s shell for command-line…Open source optionBash AcademyThe Bash Guide introduces shell scripting concepts for…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | bash | — | Not stated | Web |
| 2 | Bash Academy | — | Yes | Web |
| 3 | Übersicht | — | Not stated | Web |
| 4 | navi | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | zsh | — | Not stated | Web |
| 6 | Pivpn | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | Gum | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | xdg-ninja | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | bash-it | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | Mole | — | Yes | — |
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Also covers linux and macos · same kind of website · open source
The Bash Guide introduces shell scripting concepts for newcomers and more experienced users.
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Übersicht
tracesof.net/uebersichtAlso covers linux and macos · same kind of website
Übersicht displays output from system commands in desktop containers on macOS.
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Also covers linux and macos · open source
navi lets users browse interactive command-line cheat sheets that they can write or download.
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zsh
zsh.orgAlso covers linux and macos · same kind of website
The Zsh website provides shell documentation and archives, describing Zsh as a command shell.
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Also covers linux and macos · open source
PiVPN provides scripts and instructions for installing a VPN on Raspberry Pi systems.
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Also covers linux and macos · open source
Gum provides components for building interactive shell scripts, according to its project description.
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Also covers linux · open source
xdg-ninja checks a user’s home directory for unwanted files and directories using a shell script.
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Also covers linux and macos · open source
Bash-it collects community-maintained Bash commands and scripts for Bash environments.
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Also covers linux and macos · open source
Mole cleans, uninstalls, analyzes, and monitors Mac systems through a command-line tool.
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Also covers linux and macos · open source
zoxide improves directory navigation with a smarter cd command that works across major shells.
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clifm
github.com/leo-arch/clifmAlso covers linux
clifm manages files from a shell-like command-line interface without menus or a graphical interface.
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Also covers linux · open source
dax offers cross-platform shell tools for Deno and Node.js, including command execution and output capture.
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Also covers linux · open source
This repository collects useful Unix shell one-liners and command-line tools.
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What is the best alternative to zx?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to zx are bash, Bash Academy, and Übersicht.
Are there open-source alternatives to zx?
Yes: Bash Academy, navi, Pivpn, and Gum.
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