zsh-defer VS zsh_unplugged

zsh-defer

1.) It's fast. Like, really fast. 1.) It supports deferred loading via zsh-defer 1.) It supports local plugins as well as ones hosted via a git provider (aka: GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket, etc) 1.) The codebase is simple and easy to understand and contribute to 1.) It supports git branches (with tag/shas on the roadmap) 1.) It supports partial plugin loading such as loading Oh-My-Zsh plugins and Prezto modules without loading the whole framework. 1.) There's an easy migration path from legacy plugin managers like Antigen/Antibody. 1.) Plugins are managed via a simple plugins file that makes it easy to share your config with others. 1.) And lots more

I've recently sped up my startup by using zsh-defer which has worked very well. I think nvm (the variant loaded through zsh) also has an option to load asynchronously without something like zsh-defer

I use zsh-defer for lazy plugin loading and I fork all plugin repos to avoid the same situation as with zinit

You can use this as a plugin for deferred loading like zinit: https://github.com/romkatv/zsh-defer

I even developed my own take on micro plugin managers at one point, zsh_unplugged. What's Zap's claim to fame?

If you want to build your own, I also offer zsh_unplugged

I found a DIY zsh plugin manager.

If you want to have control over everything as much as possible, you can use sheldon/antibody or https://github.com/mattmc3/zsh_unplugged, then pick and choose zsh plugins you want to use

After antibody was deprecated last winter and the recent zinit debacle, I got to thinking - why do I even need a Zsh plugin manager? Thus, I have created zsh_unplugged to show you how you can clone and source Zsh plugins lightning fast with one simple Zsh function.