Frequently Asked Questions

How do I...?

How do I install Zim?

Visit the installation page to learn more about various ways of installing Zim.

How do I uninstall Zim?

The best way to remove Zim is to manually delete ~/.zim, ~/.zimrc, and remove the initialization lines from your ~/.zshenv, ~/.zshrc and ~/.zlogin.

How do I add modules?

Simply edit your Zim config, installed by default at ~/.zimrc, and add a line with the zmodule command followed by the module you wish to install. For more information, visit the commands page or type zmodule --help in your terminal. After adding the relevant lines to your ~/.zimrc, run zimfw install to install the new modules and then restart your shell with exec zsh.