Linux systems only
Problem: The Zsh terminal's history file, which stores all previous commands, can become corrupt, leading to errors and strange terminal behavior.
Solution: Create a simple script that automates the fix.
Save the script in a directory that’s included in your system’s $PATH, such as ~/bin or /usr/local/bin. After saving, make it executable with:
chmod +x zsh_history_fix.zsh
Script:
#!/bin/zsh
cd ~
mv .zsh_history .zsh_history_old
strings .zsh_history_old > .zsh_history
fc -R .zsh_history
Usage: Run the script whenever you encounter history file corruption.
zsh_history_fix.zsh
This script moves the corrupted history file, extracts readable strings from it, and reloads the fixed history. It’s like giving your terminal a clean notebook to work with again.
Cheers