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Starship is open source under the MIT license with free install scripts and package manager distributions.
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- Starship is open source under the MIT license with free install scripts and package manager distributions.
starship/starship
● Identity checkedDeveloper Tools · Vendor site 2026-10-04
Starship is a Rust-powered shell prompt that shows Git, language, and directory context with minimal latency. It installs as a binary and initializes through shell-specific hooks for bash, zsh, fish, PowerShell, and other shells.
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- Free access
- Starship is open source under the MIT license with free install scripts and package manager distributions.
- API access
- Not confirmed
Is starship/starship right for you?
A good fit for
Developers who want a fast, customizable cross-shell prompt without maintaining large shell scripts.
Before you choose
Documentation recommends a Nerd Font in the terminal for icon glyphs used by the prompt.
Minimal shell prompt
Starship ships a fast Rust prompt with docs for installing via curl, Homebrew, or Winget and enabling it in popular shells.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-shell support | Homepage states Starship works on common shells and operating systems with install instructions per shell. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Rust implementation | Marketing copy highlights Rust for speed and safety in the prompt binary. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Customization | Site notes modules and configuration to tune prompt modules from minimal to feature-rich layouts. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
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What is starship/starship used for?
Starship is a Rust-powered shell prompt that shows Git, language, and directory context with minimal latency. It installs as a binary and initializes through shell-specific hooks for bash, zsh, fish, PowerShell, and other shells.
Does starship/starship have a free plan?
Starship is open source under the MIT license with free install scripts and package manager distributions.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does starship/starship cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use starship/starship through an API?
Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Documentation recommends a Nerd Font in the terminal for icon glyphs used by the prompt.
Price history
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