1.On opening terminal it shows :
/Users/mamathadesanur/.zshrc:export:2: not valid in this context: /opt/homebrew/bin:/opt/homebrew/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/System/Cryptexes/App/usr/bin:/usr/bin:/bin:/usr/sbin:/sbin
2.when i give any type of command it shows
zsh: command not found:
MacBook Air, macOS 13.0
With Terminal open, will choosing Shell > New Command and then entering an alternate shell environment like bash work? Pressing Run should spawn a new Terminal window with bash as the interpreter.
This should bypass zsh which appears to have an incorrect or corrupt .zshrc file. If the above solution works, use your alternative shell session to edit, move, or delete that .zshrc file.
Hope this is helpful,
Reid
With Terminal open, will choosing Shell > New Command and then entering an alternate shell environment like bash work? Pressing Run should spawn a new Terminal window with bash as the interpreter.
This should bypass zsh which appears to have an incorrect or corrupt .zshrc file. If the above solution works, use your alternative shell session to edit, move, or delete that .zshrc file.
Hope this is helpful,
Reid
As @allen_31 mentions in part of his post, you have a configuration issue with one of your zsh configuration files. You will need to either rename the zsh configuration file or edit it with a text editor to correct the error which appears to be a misconfiguration of the PATH variable (perhaps just a typographical error).
@Strontium90's suggestion is a good one which may get you quick access to the command line again, otherwise you will need to rename or edit the zsh configuration file to regain access to the command line. @allen_31 provides useful tips as well, although you should avoid Step#5 unless you did use Homebrew to install zsh.
The Zsh Terminal error is the problem that appears when the Terminal cannot complete the task as it simply can’t access the file. Either the file is locked, the command has been formatted in a wrong way, or even the file permission is insufficient. However, to diagnose & fix the issue, you can try the below methods:
1. Check for updates: Make sure that your Mac is running the latest version of macOS and that all software updates are installed. You can check for updates by clicking on the Apple menu > System Preferences > Software Update.
2. Check your shell path: Make sure that the shell path is set up correctly. To do this, open Terminal and type echo $SHELL. The output should be /bin/zsh if you are using zsh as your default shell. If the output is different, you may need to change your default shell.
3. Check your zsh configuration: Your zsh configuration files may be causing the error. Try moving your zsh configuration files to a backup folder and restarting Terminal. If the error disappears, you can gradually move your configuration files back and isolate the problematic file.
4. Check for conflicting software: Conflicting software, such as antivirus or firewall software, can cause issues with the zsh terminal. Try disabling any third-party software and see if the error disappears.
5. Reinstall zsh: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you can try reinstalling zsh. You can do this by running the following commands in Terminal:
brew uninstall zsh
brew install zsh
If the issue persists after trying these steps, it may be best to seek help from a more experienced service provider professional.
allen_31 wrote:
5. Reinstall zsh: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you can try reinstalling zsh. You can do this by running the following commands in Terminal:
brew uninstall zsh
brew install zsh
Do not do this since the zsh mentioned by the OP is the macOS zsh (most likely...why install a Homebrew version as it will just confuse things even more?).
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