oils
Oils is our upgrade path from bash to a better language and runtime. It's also for Python and JavaScript users who avoid shell!
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| Date | Stars |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | 3,392 |
| 2026-10-06 | 3,392 |
| 2026-10-07 | 3,392 |
| 2026-10-08 | 3,392 |
| 2026-10-09 | 3,393 |
| 2026-10-10 | 3,393 |
| 2026-10-11 | 3,394 |
| 2026-10-12 | 3,394 |
| 2026-10-13 | 3,394 |
| 2026-10-14 | 3,394 |
| 2026-10-15 | 3,394 |
| 2026-10-16 | 3,394 |
| 2026-10-17 | 3,394 |
| 2026-10-18 | 3,396 |
| 2026-10-19 | 3,396 |
| 2026-10-20 | 3,397 |
| 2026-10-21 | 3,397 |
| 2026-10-22 | 3,397 |
| 2026-10-23 | 3,397 |
| 2026-10-24 | 3,398 |
| 2026-10-25 | 3,398 |
| 2026-10-26 | 3,398 |
| 2026-10-27 | 3,398 |
| 2026-10-28 | 3,399 |
| 2026-10-29 | 3,399 |
| 2026-10-30 | 3,399 |
| 2026-10-31 | 3,399 |
| 2026-11-01 | 3,398 |
| 2026-11-02 | 3,398 |
| 2026-11-03 | 3,398 |
Get the source & start here
Cloning downloads source; follow official setup and dependency instructions.
git clone https://github.com/oils-for-unix/oils.gitAbout this project
What is oils?
Oils is our upgrade path from bash to a better language and runtime. It's also for Python and JavaScript users who avoid shell!
How do I get started?
Clone with git clone https://github.com/oils-for-unix/oils.git. Cloning is not a complete installation; follow the official README for dependencies, hosts and usage.
Can I use it commercially?
Current license information: License unverified. Review the original terms, dependencies and your intended use.
What do maintenance and growth indicate?
Current status: Recently maintained. Activity is not a security audit. Growth uses collected snapshots; missing baselines are not estimated.