Nushell
Nushell is a powerful, cross-platform shell designed for the modern era.
Our verdict
Who it's for
A modern, cross-platform shell that uses structured data in its pipelines.
Who should look elsewhere
Requires learning a new shell paradigm
Pros
- +Eliminates string parsing issues with structured data
- +Works consistently across multiple operating systems
- +Easy to integrate with various data sources
- +Provides clear and helpful error messages
- +Highly extensible via plugins
Cons
- −Requires learning a new shell paradigm
- −May have a learning curve for users accustomed to traditional shells
Key features
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility (Linux, macOS, BSD, Windows)
- ✓Structured data pipelines
- ✓Support for JSON, YAML, SQLite, Excel, and more
- ✓Extensible plugin system
- ✓Typed data operations
- ✓Detailed error messages
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nushell | — | month | Cross-platform (Linux, macOS, BSD, Windows); Structured data pipelines; Powerful plugins |