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 about the zmodule options, visit the commands page. After adding the relevant lines to your ~/.zimrc, run zimfw install to install the new modules and then restart your shell with exec zsh.