Nushell: A New Type of Shell - Introduction and Installation

--- home: true heroImage: null heroText: Nushell tagline: A new type of shell actionText: Get Started → actionLink: /book/ features: - title: Pipelines to control any OS details: Nu works on Linux, macOS, BSD, and Windows. Learn it once, then use it anywhere. - title: Everything is data details: Nu pipelines use structured data so you can safely select, filter, and sort the same way every time. Stop parsing strings and start solving problems. - title: Powerful plugins details: It's easy to extend Nu using a powerful plugin system. --- <img src="https://www.nushell.sh/frontpage/ls-example.png" alt="Screenshot showing using the ls command" class="hero"/> ### Nu works with existing data Nu speaks [JSON, YAML, SQLite, Excel, and more](/book/loading_data.html) out of the box. It's easy to bring data into a Nu pipeline whether it's in a file, a database, or a web API: <img src="https://www.nushell.sh/frontpage/fetch-example.png" alt="Screenshot showing fetch with a web API" class="hero"/> ### Nu has great error messages Nu operates on typed data, so it catches bugs that other shells don't. And when things break, Nu tells you exactly where and why: <img src="https://www.nushell.sh/frontpage/miette-example.png" alt="Screenshot showing Nu catching a type error" class="hero"/> ## Get Nu Nushell is available as [downloadable binaries](https://github.com/nushell/nushell/releases), [via your favourite package manager](https://repology.org/project/nushell/versions), in [a GitHub Action](https://github.com/marketplace/actions/setup-nu), and as [source code](https://github.com/nushell/nushell). Read [the detailed installation instructions](/book/installation.html) or dive right in: #### macOS / Linux: ##### Homebrew ```shell $ brew install nushell ``` ##### Nix profile ```shell $ nix profile install nixpkgs#nushell ``` #### Windows: ```powershell winget install nushell ``` After installing, launch Nu by typing `nu`. ## Community Join us [on Discord](https://discord.gg/NtAbbGn) if you have any questions about Nu! You can help improve this site by [giving us feedback](https://github.com/nushell/nushell.github.io/issues) or [sending a PR](https://github.com/nushell/nushell.github.io/pulls).

This section introduces Nushell, highlighting its cross-platform compatibility, structured data pipelines, and powerful plugin system. It showcases Nushell's ability to work with various data formats like JSON, YAML, SQLite, and Excel. The text also emphasizes its robust error messages. Installation instructions are provided for macOS, Linux (using Homebrew and Nix), and Windows, along with guidance on joining the Nushell community via Discord and contributing to the project.