Installing Fish Shell on Different Linux Distributions

Installing Fish Shell on Different Linux Distributions

Fish is a smart and user-friendly shell that provides features like autosuggestions and syntax highlighting out of the box. Here’s how you can install and start using Fish shell on Debian, Fedora, and Arch Linux.

For Debian-Based Systems

  1. Install Fish shell:

    sudo apt install fish

  2. Set Fish as the default shell:

    chsh -s /usr/bin/fish

  3. Start Fish shell:

    fish

For Fedora

  1. Install Fish shell:

    sudo dnf install fish

  2. Set Fish as the default shell:

    chsh -s /usr/bin/fish

  3. Start Fish shell:

    fish

For Arch Linux

  1. Install Fish shell:

    sudo pacman -S fish

  2. Set Fish as the default shell:

    chsh -s /usr/bin/fish

  3. Start Fish shell:

    fish

Enjoy using Fish shell! Its simplicity and out-of-the-box features make it a great choice for new and experienced Linux users alike.