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Generates shell completion scripts that enable tab completion for zerobrew commands, subcommands, and options.

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Usage

zb completion <SHELL>

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Arguments

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SHELL
string
required
The shell for which to generate completions. Supported shells:
  • bash - Bourne Again Shell
  • zsh - Z Shell
  • fish - Friendly Interactive Shell
  • powershell - PowerShell
  • elvish - Elvish Shell

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Examples

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Generate bash completions

zb completion bash > ~/.local/share/bash-completion/completions/zb

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Generate zsh completions

zb completion zsh > "${fpath[1]}/_zb"

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Generate fish completions

zb completion fish > ~/.config/fish/completions/zb.fish

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Generate PowerShell completions

zb completion powershell > zb.ps1

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Installation

For detailed setup instructions for each shell, including how to install and activate completions, see the Shell Completion Guide.

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What Gets Completed

The completion scripts provide intelligent tab completion for:
  • Commands: install, uninstall, bundle, list, info, etc.
  • Subcommands: bundle install, bundle dump
  • Flags: --no-link, --build-from-source, --force, etc.
  • Formula names: Based on available Homebrew formulas
  • File paths: For commands that accept file arguments

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