Elvish

Modern shell & scripting.

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· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Shell scripting with an interactive shell. Distributed as a static (Go) binary so works on (and can easily be shipped to) lots of platforms. Shell shows errors before execution e.g. undefined variables to avoid unexpected behavior. Built-in searchable directory and command history. Also has a file manager UI.

Tradeoffs

It’s pre-v1.0 so there may be breaking changes.

Is Elvish a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2024-05-16. Summary updated .

Who it’s for

Developers who need a versatile shell and scripting tool

Why consider it

It provides an interactive shell with features like error checking before execution

Keep in mind

It may have breaking changes due to being pre-v1.0

Console is a free weekly newsletter with short reviews of developer tools, covering strengths and tradeoffs. This review reflects Console’s assessment at publication on 2024-05-16. Features and limitations may have changed since the review date. Read our selection criteria and learn about Console.

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