# Elvish Modern shell & scripting. Source: [Console review]() Website: [https://elv.sh/]() Profile updated: 2026-10-16 Category: [Terminal utilities]() ## Supported tech stack Research checked: 2026-10-11 ### Runs on - Linux (Operating system) - Windows (Operating system) - macOS (Operating system) Source: [Research source]() Documented compatibility; coverage may be incomplete. Written in describes implementation, not user-project language support. Official shell page provides Linux, BSD, macOS and Windows binaries. BSD variants are not individually assigned without checking downloads. ## Console’s review — 2024-05-16 Reviewed: 2024-05-16 Author: [David Mytton]() Citation: [This review]() ### 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. This review reflects Console’s assessment at publication on 2024-05-16. Features and limitations may have changed since the review date. ## Is Elvish a fit? Based on [Console’s review published on 2024-05-16](). Summary updated: 2026-10-16 ### 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 [Selection criteria]() · [About Console]() · [Browse tools]()