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.ZSH·File Extension

Zsh Script — Zsh shell script.

Data & Text
Extension.zsh
File typeZsh Script
MIME type—
CategoryData & Text
Charset—
Compressible—
Format familyshell

What is a .zsh file?

A .zsh file is a Zsh Script — Zsh shell script.

In the mime-db registry it has no registered standard MIME type. When serving this file over HTTP, use a Content-Type that matches its actual format.

  • Use Terminal or VS Code to open and edit .zsh files.
  • Any text editor (Notepad, VS Code) can inspect the raw content as text.

When served over HTTP, responses should set the following header:

# No standard MIME type is registered for .zsh

Common software that reads/writes .zsh:

TerminalVS Code
.zshextension of
format
shellserved as
mime type
—sent via header
http header
  • Configuration files
  • Data interchange between systems
  • API request and response payloads
  • Logs and data exports
  • Open the file with Terminal, make your changes and save.
  • Most editors preserve the original formatting and encoding — avoid changing the charset.
  • Create a new file and save it with the .zsh extension, or export this format from Terminal.

What programs can open .zsh files?

Common options include Terminal, VS Code. You can also open many of these files with built-in viewers or a browser.

How do I create a .zsh file?

Create a new file in any text editor or the app that owns the format and save it with the .zsh extension.

Updated 2026-09-13

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