# sorin-ionescu/prezto

The configuration framework for Zsh

Repository: https://github.com/sorin-ionescu/prezto
Canonical: https://ross.abutalabs.com/products/prezto
Language: Shell
License: MIT
License Family: permissive
Topics: cli, framework, plugin-manager, prezto, shell, terminal, theme, zsh, zsh-configuration, zsh-plugin-manager, plugin-framewoek
Last push: 2026-04-24T20:29:14+00:00

## Health v2 (maintenance only)
Score: 68/100 (v2, computed 2026-09-03T02:20:16.233290+00:00)
- activity 79, release rhythm 35, longevity 100
- inputs: {"age_days": 5739, "days_push": 131, "days_rel": null, "gap_med": null, "n_releases_24m": 0}
- flags: no_releases
- formula: round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10)

## Adoption (not part of the score)
Stars 14566, forks 4433 (observed 2026-08-28T04:11:07.238831+00:00)

## What it is
Prezto is a configuration framework for Zsh that enriches the command line with sane defaults, aliases, functions, autocompletion, and prompt themes. It also serves as a Zsh plugin manager, loading modules and plugins via simple configuration.

## Use cases
- set up a sensible zsh configuration quickly
- manage zsh plugins and modules
- customize my terminal prompt theme
- add aliases and autocompletion to my shell
- replace oh-my-zsh with a faster zsh framework
- keep my dotfiles organized with runcoms

## When to choose
- you use Zsh as your daily shell and want sane defaults out of the box
- you want a fast, modular alternative to Oh My Zsh
- you want built-in prompt themes and completion without manual setup

## When to avoid
- you use bash, fish, or another non-Zsh shell
- you prefer a minimal hand-rolled zshrc with no framework
- you need a cross-shell configuration solution

## Facets
- artifact type: framework
- maturity: stable
- function: cli, developer-tools, plugin-system, theme
- domain: developer-tools
- platform: bsd, cli
- tags: zsh, shell-configuration, prompt-themes, dotfiles, plugin-manager, command-line, linux, macos

## Member repositories
- sorin-ionescu/prezto (main) score 68

## Provenance
- Observed fields: from GitHub, fetched 2026-08-28T04:11:07.238831+00:00.
- Health v2: computed from the inputs above; adoption is never an input.
- Inferred fields (summary, facets, guidance): AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, on 2026-08-29T17:12:29.290741+00:00, confidence not recorded.
  - readme: https://github.com/sorin-ionescu/prezto (fetched 2026-08-28T04:11:07.238831+00:00, sha 23abe797fa3f)
- Data as of 2026-08-30T08:39:29.467469+00:00.