Zsh Line Editor (ZLE) is a powerful tool that enhances command line interaction. It provides features like interactive editing, completion and correction capabilities. To utilize ZLE, first enable it by adding ‘bindkey -e’ in your .zshrc file for Emacs mode or ‘bindkey -v’ for vi mode.
For interactive editing, use the arrow keys to navigate within the command line, delete characters using backspace, and insert text anywhere. The kill-ring feature allows you to cut and yank text.
Completion is another useful feature of ZLE. By pressing tab after typing part of a command, filename or option, ZLE suggests possible completions. This can be customized with compsys system.
Correction capability prompts when an unrecognized command is typed. Pressing ‘y’ replaces it with the correct one.
Widgets are user-defined functions binded to key sequences. They extend ZLE’s functionality, allowing custom commands and shortcuts.
