Zim (zimfw)

Zsh framework in Developer tools

People recommend Zim for a shell that starts quickly, an easy setup, and a flexible installer, with the features they need.

6 people gave an opinion

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Fast shell startup
“The shell starts so fast with zim and it is a breeze to set up”
Comment from 10 Jan 2026 in “You probably don't need Oh My Zsh”
“Fast as sin, and one of the most flexible installers systems.”
Comment from 10 Jan 2026 in “You probably don't need Oh My Zsh”
“found it has all the features that I need but is much faster”
Comment from 10 Jan 2026 in “You probably don't need Oh My Zsh”
Easy setup and flexible installer
“The shell starts so fast with zim and it is a breeze to set up”
Comment from 10 Jan 2026 in “You probably don't need Oh My Zsh”
“Fast as sin, and one of the most flexible installers systems.”
Comment from 10 Jan 2026 in “You probably don't need Oh My Zsh”

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Zim (zimfw) compared with 1 alternative
Product	Recommend	Criticize	Approval	Months	Owned	Badge
Oh My Zsh	34	29	54%	5	8 yrs4 owners	—
Zim (zimfw)This page	6	0	100%	2	—	—

All 7 comments that mention it, newest first. Each links to the original comment.

“some of the suggestions in that include Qownnotes and zim”

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“Its a mess but with search I can find what I'm looking for”

MixedComment from 2 Mar 2026 in “How to Record and Retrieve Anything You've Ever Had to Look Up Twice”

“I landed on Zim eventually”

RecommendsComment from 10 Jan 2026 in “You probably don't need Oh My Zsh”

“There's so many better non-shite alternatives.”

RecommendsComment from 10 Jan 2026 in “You probably don't need Oh My Zsh”

“Fast as sin, and one of the most flexible installers systems.”

RecommendsComment from 10 Jan 2026 in “You probably don't need Oh My Zsh”

“The shell starts so fast with zim and it is a breeze to set up”

RecommendsComment from 10 Jan 2026 in “You probably don't need Oh My Zsh”

“found it has all the features that I need but is much faster”

RecommendsComment from 10 Jan 2026 in “You probably don't need Oh My Zsh”

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