Rich Framework

github.com/sorin-ionescu/prezto Linux & Mac Apps Open-source projectOpen source

Prezto configures Zsh with defaults, aliases, functions, and command-line interface enhancements.

github.com/sorin-ionescu/prezto
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About Rich Framework

Prezto is a configuration framework for Zsh that provides defaults, aliases, functions, auto completion, and prompt themes. Modules and themes are selected in .zpreztorc, with support for additional external module directories.

It requires manual installation with Git, including cloning the repository and linking runcoms files, and requires Zsh 4.3.11 or a recent release. Many features are disabled by default and need to be enabled in configuration files.

Key features

  • Provides Zsh defaults, aliases, functions and auto completion
  • Offers prompt themes listed and previewed with prompt commands
  • Loads selected modules through .zpreztorc configuration file
  • Supports extra module directories via pmodule-dirs setting
  • Updates with zprezto-update or Git and submodule commands
  • Allows installation under XDG_CONFIG_HOME/zsh with ZDOTDIR
Best for: Zsh users who want a modular configuration with selectable modules and prompt themes.
Good for
  • Modular loading of selected modules and themes via .zpreztorc
  • Supports additional external module directories
  • Open source and licensed under the MIT License
Watch out for
  • Requires Zsh 4.3.11 or a recent release
  • Many features are disabled by default and require manual setup
  • Linking runcoms files causes an error if configuration files already exist

Rich Framework at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
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Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Rich Framework FAQ

What Zsh version is required?
Prezto works with any recent release of Zsh, with a minimum required version of 4.3.11.
How do I preview prompt themes?
Type prompt -l for a list of themes and prompt -p name to preview a theme, then load the selected theme in .zpreztorc.
How do I update Prezto?
Run zprezto-update for automatic updates, or manually run git pull and update submodules in the $ZPREZTODIR directory.
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