# Zinit

> Use this skill when the user wants to use zinit — Flexible Zsh plugin manager CLI — install, update, and list plugins with JSON output.

- Skill: `javimosch/zinit` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/zinit`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/javimosch/zinit/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: javimosch (https://skillmd.com/u/javimosch)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/javimosch/zinit

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# zinit Plugin

Flexible Zsh plugin manager CLI — install, update, and list plugins with JSON output

## Commands
- `zinit self version` — Print zinit version
- `zinit _ _` — Passthrough to zinit CLI

## Usage Examples
- `zinit self version` — Check installed version
- `zinit _ _ --help` — Show zinit help
- `zinit _ _ --json` — JSON output mode

## Installation
```bash
bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zdharma-continuum/zinit/main/scripts/install.sh)"
```

## Key Features
- zsh, plugin-manager, shell
- Non-interactive CLI with JSON output support
- Pipeline-ready for automation