fish shell

A user-friendly shell with smart suggestions.

Open SourcemacOS

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Official source: fishshell.comLast verified: awaiting review · How we check softwareDeveloper: fish-shell project

What is fish shell?

fish offers autosuggestions, syntax highlighting and easy configuration out of the box. Its scripting language differs from Bash's.

Supported platforms

Platform	How to get it
macOS	Homebrew (verified)
Linux	APT (verified)

Pricing & licence

Open Source Open Source

Open source: the source code is public, so anyone can inspect it, and it's free to use.

Prices change, so check fishshell.com for current pricing.

Installation

macOS

Mac · Homebrew

$ brew install fish

Install fish shell with the rest of your macOS setup

Linux

Linux · APT (Ubuntu and Debian-based)

$ sudo apt install fish

Install fish shell with the rest of your Linux setup

Package names were checked against each official package registry, and commands install the same software as the official download. Only run commands you understand.

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fish shell FAQ

Is fish shell free?

fish shell is open source.

Which platforms does fish shell support?

fish shell is available for macOS and Linux. It isn't available for Windows, Android and iPhone & iPad.

Can I install fish shell with Homebrew?

Yes. Run "brew install fish" in Terminal.

Where can I download fish shell safely?

From the official website, fishshell.com. Aptorise links only to official sources and never hosts installers.