# Installing and Configuring ZSH

Zsh (Z Shell) is an extended version of the default Bash shell. Developers use Zsh for its massive plugin ecosystem, intelligent autocompletion, and visual themes that can display Git branch status directly in the prompt.

#### Installation

Bash

```
sudo apt install zsh -y
```

#### Setting ZSH as the Default Shell

Bash

```
chsh -s $(which zsh)
```

> ℹ️ Note: You must log out of Ubuntu and log back in for this change to take effect.

#### Installing Oh My Zsh (Optional but Recommended)

Oh My Zsh is a community-driven framework for managing your Zsh configuration.

Bash

```
sh -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ohmyzsh/ohmyzsh/master/tools/install.sh)"
```


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