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Xonsh

Python-powered shell for Linux, macOS, Windows, Android

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Xonsh is a Python-powered shell that combines shell functionality with Python code. It is full-featured, cross-platform, and AI-friendly, working on Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, and more. It supports extensions via xontribs for integrating frameworks, AI assistants, themes, and system features.

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