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z.lua for Mac

New cd command that helps you navigate faster by learning your habits

Quick answer: z.lua is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install z.lua. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 14 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What z.lua is

z.lua is a command-line tool for macOS: new cd command that helps you navigate faster by learning your habits.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/skywind3000/z.lua.

How to install z.lua

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install z.lua.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install z.lua on Mac?

Run brew install z.lua in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is z.lua open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does z.lua run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is z.lua?

It was installed 14 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7482 in this catalogue.

What version of z.lua is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.8.26.