Navigate frequently used directories with fewer keystrokes using zoxide.
Zoxide is an open-source command-line tool inspired by z and autojump. It remembers directories you use frequently and lets you jump to matching locations with short commands such as z project.
This independent website provides installation guides, command examples, shell setup instructions and release summaries.
How Zoxide Works
Zoxide stores and ranks directories based on how often and how recently they are used.
When you enter a command such as z project, zoxide searches its directory database and moves to the highest-ranked matching location.
Users can also run zi for interactive selection when fzf is available.
Powered by intelligent ranking, Zoxide tracks your most frequently used directories and lets you access them using minimal input.
Built with performance in mind, Zoxide delivers lightning-fast results, helping developers save time and boost productivity in the terminal.
Zoxide integrates seamlessly with your shell and works out of the box. Just install it and start navigating with simple, intuitive commands.
We built Zoxide to simplify how developers interact with their file system. Our goal is to eliminate repetitive navigation and replace it with a smarter, faster, and more intuitive experience.
Zoxide learns from your workflow, adapts to your habits, and helps you jump across directories effortlessly—so you can focus more on coding and less on searching paths.
Zoxide intelligently tracks your most-used directories, allowing you to jump instantly with minimal commands.
Spend less time typing long paths and more time building. Zoxide streamlines your terminal workflow.
Works seamlessly across popular shells like Bash, Zsh, and Fish, ensuring a smooth experience everywhere.
Fast, minimal, and efficient—Zoxide enhances your terminal without slowing it down.
Stop wasting time typing long paths. Zoxide gives you instant access to your most-used directories with intelligent, fast, and effortless navigation.
Built for developers who value speed and efficiency, Zoxide transforms the way you move through your system—making every command quicker and smarter.
Zoxide understands how you move through your system and adapts to your habits—making terminal navigation faster, smarter, and more efficient.
Zoxide automatically tracks the directories you use most and ranks them for quick access.
Built for speed, Zoxide delivers instant results with minimal resource usage.
Combines frequency and recency to prioritize the directories you need most.
Works seamlessly with Bash, Zsh, Fish, and more for a smooth experience.
Navigate to any folder with short, intuitive commands—no need to type full paths.
A small yet powerful tool that enhances productivity without adding complexity.
Zoxide transforms complex directory navigation into a fast and effortless experience. No more memorizing long paths—just jump to any folder instantly with smart, adaptive commands.
Designed for developers who want speed, simplicity, and efficiency, Zoxide makes your command-line workflow smoother than ever.
Zoxide is designed to make your terminal experience faster, simpler, and more efficient. It replaces repetitive commands with intelligent directory jumping, helping you save time and stay focused.
Zoxide keeps track of your frequently used folders and ranks them intelligently for instant access.
Customize Zoxide to match your workflow with flexible options and seamless shell integration.
Designed with performance and usability in mind, Zoxide enhances productivity for developers and power users.
Lightweight, safe, and dependable—Zoxide runs locally without compromising your system or data.
See how Zoxide is helping developers and power users navigate their systems faster and more efficiently.
Get answers to common questions about Zoxide, the smarter way to navigate directories in your terminal.
For example, instead of typing a long command like:
cd /users/projects/client/backend/api
You can simply type:
z api and it takes you there automatically.
Official Website: https://zoxide.net/
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