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zoxide

Git & GitHubProductivity

Jump to directories, shell navigation, and history-based cd from the terminal.

Jump to directories, shell navigation, and history-based cd from the terminal. Built by Ajeet D'Souza.

Task fit

jump to directories, shell navigation, and history-based cd from the terminal.

Lane

Review PRs, triage issues, inspect workflows, and keep repo work agent-safe.

Operator brief

Use zoxide for jump to directories, shell navigation, and history-based cd from the terminal.

Run `zoxide init zsh && z src` and see what comes back.

Repository family

Ajeet D'Souza

First trust check

zoxide responds locally and is ready for the first real command.

Safe first loop

Install, verify, then run one real command.

GitHub review loop

Install command

$ brew install zoxide

Operator pack

Copy or export the working notes for this CLI before handing it to an agent.

Verify

$ zoxide --version

zoxide responds locally and is ready for the first real command.

First real command

$ zoxide init zsh && z src

First steps

  1. 01Install zoxide.
  2. 02Run `zoxide --version` first.
  3. 03Start with `zoxide init zsh && z src`.
  4. 04Install the CLI and make sure it is on your PATH.

When to use / hold off when

Best for

jump to directories, shell navigation, and history-based cd from the terminal.

Use this when

You work with productivity workflows and want a fast terminal interface.

Hold off when

You need fully non-interactive usage for CI.

Trust and constraints

trusted100/100
Install readyTrusted
JSON outputNo
Non-interactiveYes
CI-friendlyNo

Why operators pick it

  • zoxide fits git & github well, especially for jump to directories, shell navigation, and history-based cd from the terminal.
  • 17,296 homebrew installs (30d).
  • Easy to automate.

Constraints

  • Output is mostly plain text.
  • Better for local use than CI.

Repository context

Other CLIs in this family

This is the only CLI surfaced from this family right now.

Facts and links

Install withbrew
Homebrew installs (30d)17.3K
GitHub stars34.9K
LicenseMIT
UpdatedMar 23, 2026