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How to install the zsh shell in iTerm2?
Here are the steps to get things running: Download and open iTerm2 and change the default shell to Zsh: Install oh-my-zsh (you gotta trust that script so make sure you want to do that): Done, that’s it. Open a new iTerm2 window and `cd` into a directory with a git repository.
Where is zsh installed in Mac OS X?
The default shells in mac OS X are installed inside the bin directory so if you want to change to the default zsh then you would use the following If you’re using different version of zsh then you might have to add that version to /etc/shells to avoid the nonstandard shell message.
How to make zsh run as a login shell?
Go to the Accounts preferences, unlock, and right-click on your user account for the Advanced Settings dialog. Your shell should be /bin/zsh, and you can edit that invocation appropriately (i.e. add the –login argument).
What are the keyboard shortcuts for zsh shell?
Have a look at the Shell menu and try to learn/remember the keyboard shortcuts which are CMD-D and CMD-SHIFT-D to split horizontally or vertically with the current profile. That’s pretty much all you need. Usually I have one tab open per project I am working on.
How to install shell integration in iTerm2 Mac?
The easiest way to install shell integration is to select the iTerm2>Install Shell Integration menu item. It will download and run a shell script as described below. You should do this on every host you ssh to as well as your local machine. The following shells are supported: tcsh, zsh, bash, and fish 2.3 or later.
How to export iTerm2 prompt mark in Bash?
For zsh and bash users: if you are unable to modify PS1 directly (for example, if you use a zsh theme that wants to control PS1), you must take an extra step. Add export ITERM2_SQUELCH_MARK=1 before the shell integration script is sourced. Add the iterm2_prompt_mark as directed above to your prompt through those means available to you.
How to track your command history in iTerm2?
With shell integration, iTerm2 can track your command history. The command history is stored separately for each username+hostname combination. There are four places where this is exposed in the UI: You can view and search the command history with Session>Open Command History… (Shift-Cmd-;).