# DASH
> POSIX-compliant /bin/sh implementation that aims to be as small as possible

## Summary
Minimal, fast POSIX-compliant shell implementation

## Capabilities
- Execute POSIX-compliant shell scripts
- Serve as a fast /bin/sh replacement
- Minimal memory and disk footprint

## When to Use
- You need a fast POSIX shell for scripting
- You want a minimal /bin/sh implementation

## When NOT to Use
- You need interactive shell features like bash or zsh

## Related Tools
- [nushell](/tools/nushell) (complementary)
- [elvish](/tools/elvish) (complementary)
- [ion](/tools/ion) (complementary)

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/dash
