# iSH

> Linux shell for iOS

Runs an Alpine Linux shell on iPhone and iPad through x86 emulation.

- Source: https://github.com/ish-app/ish
- Homepage: https://ish.app
- License: NOASSERTION
- Language: C
- Stars: 20528
- Forks: 1547
- Contributors: 55
- Last commit: 2026-09-20
- Latest release: builds/494 (2023-05-20)
- Purpose: Developer tools
- Runs on: Mobile
- For: Personal

## Worth score: 66/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 22/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 17/25
- Community: 11/15
- Readiness: 6/15

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/ish-app/ish
Updated: 2026-10-04