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z.luaZsh-z
Free

Free to use, with source published on GitHub.

 Free

Free and open source.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Jumps to frequently used directories with partial names
  • Works on Windows and POSIX shells
  • Jumps to directories by partial name using frecency ranking
  • Written natively in Zsh with no external dependencies
  • Needs a Lua interpreter
  • Needs a learning period before suggestions are useful
  • Works only in Zsh
  • Needs some browsing history before suggestions become useful
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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