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Xonsh vs yash: catalog facts
Xonsh	yash
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	Close adherence to the POSIX shell standard Interactive line editing
Syntax differs from POSIX shells, so existing Bash scripts need changes Most useful to people who already know Python	Smaller ecosystem of plugins and configurations than bash or zsh Not a terminal emulator; it runs inside one
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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