Zx
A tool from Google for writing better and simpler scripts using JavaScript-like syntax, enhancing productivity and script readability.
Zx is built in JavaScript, distributed under the Apache License 2.0, 45.4k GitHub stars from 66 contributors, latest release 8.8.5.
When to use Zx
Zx is listed here as a Development project. The directory calls out Simplified scripting syntax, JavaScript compatibility, Built-in utilities as capabilities associated with it.
Other recorded traits for Zx include Asynchronous operations, Supports ES modules.
Besides Development, this page also files Zx under CLI, Tools.
Zx compared with
Records in this directory name ShellJS, Bash, Python, Node.js scripts as products people compare with Zx. That list is editorial metadata, not a claim that Zx replaces each of them.
What the Zx stats reflect
GitHub currently shows 45.4k GitHub stars, about 66 contributors, 1.2k forks, 40 open issues, latest tracked release 8.8.5. Star and activity counts here are a snapshot used as a proxy for community adoption, not a quality score.
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- Language
- JavaScript
- Latest Release
- 8.8.5
- License
- Apache License 2.0
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Key features of Zx
- Simplified scripting syntax
- JavaScript compatibility
- Built-in utilities
- Asynchronous operations
- Supports ES modules
Recorded alternatives to Zx
Zx resources
Zx on GitHub
Frequently asked questions
What is Zx?
A tool from Google for writing better and simpler scripts using JavaScript-like syntax, enhancing productivity and script readability. This directory highlights Simplified scripting syntax, JavaScript compatibility, Built-in utilities.
Is Zx free to use?
Zx is published as open source under the Apache License 2.0. The directory lists Simplified scripting syntax, JavaScript compatibility, Built-in utilities among its recorded capabilities.
What language is Zx written in, and what is the latest release?
Zx is written primarily in JavaScript. The latest release tracked on this page is 8.8.5.
How widely is Zx used on GitHub?
Zx has about 45.4k GitHub stars across about 66 contributors. It also has about 1.2k forks. Those counts are a snapshot of community attention, not a ranking of quality.
What do people compare Zx with?
This directory records ShellJS, Bash, Python, Node.js scripts as comparison points for Zx.
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