How To install ZSH & auto-complete in ubuntu oS
Ready to level up your Ubuntu terminal experience? Zsh, the “Z shell,” offers powerful features and customization options that go beyond the default Bash shell. Coupled with handy autocomplete plugins, you’ll be navigating your system like a pro in no time. Let’s dive in!
First, ensure your package lists are up-to-date:
Next, install Zsh itself:
Now for the magic! Oh My Zsh is a delightful, community-driven framework that supercharges your Zsh configuration.
Install it with this command:
To make your terminal even smarter, let’s add autocomplete suggestions and syntax highlighting. Run these commands to clone the necessary plugins:
Now, let’s activate these plugins. Open your Zsh configuration file:
Find the line that starts with plugins=() and modify it to include the new plugins:
Save the file (Ctrl+X, then Y, then Enter). Finally, apply these changes to your current terminal session:
Congratulations! You now have Zsh with intelligent autocomplete and syntax highlighting on your Ubuntu system. Enjoy a more efficient and visually informative command-line experience!