Mar 26, 2026
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How I ZSH
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The ZDOTDIR environment variable in Zsh defines the configuration location, used as a bootstrap to redirect the rest of the shell startup process and align it with the XDG standards
Mar 24, 2026
4 min read
How I ZSH
(#1 of 2)
I rebuilt my Zsh configuration into a clean, modular system after struggling with my old messy, brittle setup that slowed down my workflow. By organising configs, replacing heavy weigth frameworks with lightweight functions, and treating my shell like a structured project, I made it easier to maintain, extend, and debug.