> Zsh adds powerful completion, spelling correction, and a rich plugin system.  
> **Oh‑My‑Zsh** bundles themes and plugins, turning a plain terminal into a
> personalized workspace.

---

## Quick start checklist

- [ ] Install Zsh

- [ ] Set Zsh as the default shell

- [ ] Install Oh‑My‑Zsh

- [ ] (Optional) Install Powerline fonts for better theme rendering

- [ ] Verify the setup

---

## 1. Install Zsh

Choose the command that matches your Linux distribution.

| Distribution | Install command |
| --- | --- |
| Ubuntu / Debian | `sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y zsh` |
| Fedora | `sudo dnf install -y zsh` |
| Arch Linux | `sudo pacman -S --noconfirm zsh` |
| openSUSE | `sudo zypper install -y zsh` |
| Alpine | `sudo apk add zsh` |

> **Tip**  
> If Zsh is already present (`zsh --version`), you can skip this step.

---

## 2. Set Zsh as the default shell

```Bash
# Find the full path to zsh
ZSH_PATH=$(which zsh)

# Change the login shell for the current user
chsh -s "$ZSH_PATH"
```

Log out and log back in (or restart the terminal) for the change to take effect.

---

## 3. Install Oh‑My‑Zsh

The official installer works with both `curl` and `wget`.

```Bash
# Using curl
sh -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ohmyzsh/ohmyzsh/master/tools/install.sh)"

# Using wget
sh -c "$(wget -O- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ohmyzsh/ohmyzsh/master/tools/install.sh)"
```

The script will:

1. Clone the repository into `~/.oh-my-zsh`.

1. Back up any existing `~/.zshrc`.

1. Create a new `~/.zshrc` with the default theme (`robbyrussell`).

---

## 4. (Optional) Install Powerline fonts

Powerline‑compatible fonts improve the appearance of many themes.

```Bash
# Ubuntu / Debian
sudo apt install -y fonts-powerline

# Fedora
sudo dnf install -y powerline-fonts

# Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S --noconfirm powerline-fonts

# openSUSE
sudo zypper install -y powerline-fonts

# Alpine
sudo apk add powerline-fonts
```

After installation, set your terminal emulator to use a Powerline font
(e.g., _Source Code Pro for Powerline_).

---

## 5. Verify the installation

```Bash
# Confirm Zsh version
zsh --version

# Show the active Oh‑My‑Zsh theme
echo $ZSH_THEME
```

Open a new terminal window; you should see the Oh‑My‑Zsh prompt with the
default theme.

To change the theme, edit `~/.zshrc` and modify the line:

```Plain Text
ZSH_THEME="robbyrussell"
```

Replace `"robbyrussell"` with any theme name from `~/.oh-my-zsh/themes/`,
then reload the configuration:

```Bash
source ~/.zshrc
```

---

Enjoy a faster, prettier, and more productive command line!

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> Zsh adds powerful completion, spelling correction, and a rich plugin system.  
> **Oh‑My‑Zsh** bundles themes and plugins, turning a plain terminal into a
> personalized workspace.

---

<blockquote>
Zsh adds powerful completion, spelling correction, and a rich plugin system. 
Oh‑My‑Zsh bundles themes and plugins, turning a plain terminal into a
personalized workspace.
</blockquote>
<hr>

- [ ] Install Zsh

- [ ] Set Zsh as the default shell

- [ ] Install Oh‑My‑Zsh

- [ ] (Optional) Install Powerline fonts for better theme rendering

- [ ] Verify the setup

---

<ul>
<li class="taskListItem"><input class="taskListCheckbox" type="checkbox" disabled> Install Zsh
</li>
<li class="taskListItem"><input class="taskListCheckbox" type="checkbox" disabled> Set Zsh as the default shell
</li>
<li class="taskListItem"><input class="taskListCheckbox" type="checkbox" disabled> Install Oh‑My‑Zsh
</li>
<li class="taskListItem"><input class="taskListCheckbox" type="checkbox" disabled> (Optional) Install Powerline fonts for better theme rendering
</li>
<li class="taskListItem"><input class="taskListCheckbox" type="checkbox" disabled> Verify the setup
</li>
</ul>
<hr>

Choose the command that matches your Linux distribution.

| Distribution | Install command |
| --- | --- |
| Ubuntu / Debian | `sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y zsh` |
| Fedora | `sudo dnf install -y zsh` |
| Arch Linux | `sudo pacman -S --noconfirm zsh` |
| openSUSE | `sudo zypper install -y zsh` |
| Alpine | `sudo apk add zsh` |

> **Tip**  
> If Zsh is already present (`zsh --version`), you can skip this step.

---

Choose the command that matches your Linux distribution.
<div data-table-frame="true"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Distribution</th>
<th>Install command</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Ubuntu / Debian</td>
<td><code>sudo apt update &amp;&amp; sudo apt install -y zsh</code></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fedora</td>
<td><code>sudo dnf install -y zsh</code></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arch Linux</td>
<td><code>sudo pacman -S --noconfirm zsh</code></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>openSUSE</td>
<td><code>sudo zypper install -y zsh</code></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alpine</td>
<td><code>sudo apk add zsh</code></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div>
<blockquote>
Tip 
If Zsh is already present (<code>zsh --version</code>), you can skip this step.
</blockquote>
<hr>

```Bash
# Find the full path to zsh
ZSH_PATH=$(which zsh)

# Change the login shell for the current user
chsh -s "$ZSH_PATH"
```

Log out and log back in (or restart the terminal) for the change to take effect.

---

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ZSH_PATH=$(which zsh)

# Change the login shell for the current user
chsh -s "$ZSH_PATH"
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# Change the login shell for the current user
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" aria-label="Copy code" title="Copy code">Copy</button></div>
Log out and log back in (or restart the terminal) for the change to take effect.
<hr>

The official installer works with both `curl` and `wget`.

```Bash
# Using curl
sh -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ohmyzsh/ohmyzsh/master/tools/install.sh)"

# Using wget
sh -c "$(wget -O- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ohmyzsh/ohmyzsh/master/tools/install.sh)"
```

The script will:

1. Clone the repository into `~/.oh-my-zsh`.

1. Back up any existing `~/.zshrc`.

1. Create a new `~/.zshrc` with the default theme (`robbyrussell`).

---

The official installer works with both <code>curl</code> and <code>wget</code>.
<div data-code-block-frame="true"><pre data-language="bash" class="shiki github-dark-default" style="background-color:#0d1117;color:#e6edf3" tabindex="0" data-code-block="true"><code># Using curl
sh -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ohmyzsh/ohmyzsh/master/tools/install.sh)"

# Using wget
sh -c "$(wget -O- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ohmyzsh/ohmyzsh/master/tools/install.sh)"
</code></pre><button type="button" data-copy-button="true" data-copied="false" data-copy-code="# Using curl
sh -c &quot;$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ohmyzsh/ohmyzsh/master/tools/install.sh)&quot;

# Using wget
sh -c &quot;$(wget -O- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ohmyzsh/ohmyzsh/master/tools/install.sh)&quot;
" aria-label="Copy code" title="Copy code">Copy</button></div>
The script will:
<ol>
<li>
Clone the repository into <code>~/.oh-my-zsh</code>.
</li>
<li>
Back up any existing <code>~/.zshrc</code>.
</li>
<li>
Create a new <code>~/.zshrc</code> with the default theme (<code>robbyrussell</code>).
</li>
</ol>
<hr>

Powerline‑compatible fonts improve the appearance of many themes.

```Bash
# Ubuntu / Debian
sudo apt install -y fonts-powerline

# Fedora
sudo dnf install -y powerline-fonts

# Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S --noconfirm powerline-fonts

# openSUSE
sudo zypper install -y powerline-fonts

# Alpine
sudo apk add powerline-fonts
```

After installation, set your terminal emulator to use a Powerline font
(e.g., _Source Code Pro for Powerline_).

---

Powerline‑compatible fonts improve the appearance of many themes.
<div data-code-block-frame="true"><pre data-language="bash" class="shiki github-dark-default" style="background-color:#0d1117;color:#e6edf3" tabindex="0" data-code-block="true"><code># Ubuntu / Debian
sudo apt install -y fonts-powerline

# Fedora
sudo dnf install -y powerline-fonts

# Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S --noconfirm powerline-fonts

# openSUSE
sudo zypper install -y powerline-fonts

# Alpine
sudo apk add powerline-fonts
</code></pre><button type="button" data-copy-button="true" data-copied="false" data-copy-code="# Ubuntu / Debian
sudo apt install -y fonts-powerline

# Fedora
sudo dnf install -y powerline-fonts

# Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S --noconfirm powerline-fonts

# openSUSE
sudo zypper install -y powerline-fonts

# Alpine
sudo apk add powerline-fonts
" aria-label="Copy code" title="Copy code">Copy</button></div>
After installation, set your terminal emulator to use a Powerline font
(e.g., Source Code Pro for Powerline).
<hr>

```Bash
# Confirm Zsh version
zsh --version

# Show the active Oh‑My‑Zsh theme
echo $ZSH_THEME
```

Open a new terminal window; you should see the Oh‑My‑Zsh prompt with the
default theme.

To change the theme, edit `~/.zshrc` and modify the line:

```Plain Text
ZSH_THEME="robbyrussell"
```

Replace `"robbyrussell"` with any theme name from `~/.oh-my-zsh/themes/`,
then reload the configuration:

```Bash
source ~/.zshrc
```

---

Enjoy a faster, prettier, and more productive command line!

<div data-code-block-frame="true"><pre data-language="bash" class="shiki github-dark-default" style="background-color:#0d1117;color:#e6edf3" tabindex="0" data-code-block="true"><code># Confirm Zsh version
zsh --version

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echo $ZSH_THEME
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zsh --version

# Show the active Oh‑My‑Zsh theme
echo $ZSH_THEME
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Open a new terminal window; you should see the Oh‑My‑Zsh prompt with the
default theme.
To change the theme, edit <code>~/.zshrc</code> and modify the line:
<div data-code-block-frame="true"><pre data-language="plain" class="shiki github-dark-default" style="background-color:#0d1117;color:#e6edf3" tabindex="0" data-code-block="true"><code>ZSH_THEME="robbyrussell"
</code></pre><button type="button" data-copy-button="true" data-copied="false" data-copy-code="ZSH_THEME=&quot;robbyrussell&quot;
" aria-label="Copy code" title="Copy code">Copy</button></div>
Replace <code>&quot;robbyrussell&quot;</code> with any theme name from <code>~/.oh-my-zsh/themes/</code>,
then reload the configuration:
<div data-code-block-frame="true"><pre data-language="bash" class="shiki github-dark-default" style="background-color:#0d1117;color:#e6edf3" tabindex="0" data-code-block="true"><code>source ~/.zshrc
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" aria-label="Copy code" title="Copy code">Copy</button></div>
<hr>
Enjoy a faster, prettier, and more productive command line!

Distribution	Install command
Ubuntu / Debian	`sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y zsh`
Fedora	`sudo dnf install -y zsh`
Arch Linux	`sudo pacman -S --noconfirm zsh`
openSUSE	`sudo zypper install -y zsh`
Alpine	`sudo apk add zsh`