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Xonsh vs tcsh: catalog facts
Xonshtcsh
Free

Free to use, with optional sponsorship through GitHub Sponsors.

Free

Free and open source.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Command line macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Python code and shell commands mix in one language
  • Access to the full Python library ecosystem from the prompt
  • Compatible with the C shell
  • Command-line editing and completion
  • Syntax differs from POSIX shells, so existing Bash scripts need changes
  • Most useful to people who already know Python
  • csh-style syntax differs from bash and other POSIX shells
  • Smaller plugin and configuration ecosystem than zsh
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: BSD-3-Clause
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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