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A community framework of Bash aliases, functions, completions, themes and scripts, managed through a single install and enable/disable system.

Open-source alternative to:oh-my-zsh

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What is it?

Bash-it is a community framework for Bash that collects aliases, custom functions, autocompletion scripts, prompt themes and helper scripts in one place. Instead of scattering these in ~/bin and a long .bashrc, you clone the repository, run the installer, and turn individual components on or off.

Most code targets Bash 3.2 and later, so it works on older systems. A small number of more complex plugins require Bash 5 features, and the framework blocks those modules on older shells so they don't produce errors. The core code itself stays compatible with the older versions.

The project includes a search command for finding and enabling components, a diagnostics command (bash-it doctor) that reports environment and configuration details for bug reports, and an optional Docker-based installation.

Key features

  • 01Bundles autocompletion scripts, prompt themes, aliases and custom functions for Bash.
  • 02Lets you enable or disable individual components without editing your .bashrc by hand.
  • 03Compatible with Bash 3.2 and later, with guards for plugins that need Bash 5.
  • 04Includes a search command to find components by name.
  • 05Provides bash-it doctor to report environment and configuration for troubleshooting.

Use cases

  • Organizing a personal collection of shell aliases and helper scripts.
  • Adding git, docker or other tool completions to an existing Bash setup.
  • Customizing the terminal prompt with a ready-made theme.
  • Sharing a standard shell configuration across machines or teams.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Clone the repo to ~/.bash_it

    git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/Bash-it/bash-it.git ~/.bash_it
  2. 2

    Run the installer

    ~/.bash_it/install.sh

Things to know

  • Most features target Bash; one or two complex plugins need Bash 5 features.

Topics

#bash#shell#terminal#bash-completion#dotfiles#productivity#bash-alias#bash-configuration#bash-hacks#bash-prompt

FAQ

What is bash-it?
A community framework of Bash aliases, functions, completions, themes and scripts, managed through a single install and enable/disable system. Bash-it is a community framework for Bash that collects aliases, custom functions, autocompletion scripts, prompt themes and helper scripts in one place. Instead of scattering these in ~/bin and a long .bashrc, you clone the repository, run the installer, and turn individual components on or off.
Is bash-it free to use? What license does it have?
bash-it is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is bash-it still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to bash-it was on Oct 21, 2026.
What can I use bash-it for?
Organizing a personal collection of shell aliases and helper scripts. Adding git, docker or other tool completions to an existing Bash setup. Customizing the terminal prompt with a ready-made theme. Sharing a standard shell configuration across machines or teams.
How do I install bash-it?
Clone the repo to ~/.bash_it: git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/Bash-it/bash-it.git ~/.bash_it Run the installer: ~/.bash_it/install.sh
Where can I get bash-it?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/Bash-it/bash-it

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