A set of well tested scripts designed to give you an awesome, modern dev terminal. EXa, Pure, Bat, set up all homebrew (or apt on WSL) packages, global git and npm config, nice dev defaults on mac, auto detect miniconda for path, vscode with settings and plugins and more! Supports setting up the shell experience on Mac and Windows.
DevShell provides reproducible one-command scripts to set up a modern dev terminal on macOS and Windows WSL.
- for
- Developers who want a ready-to-code shell environment on Mac and Windows.
- pricing
- paid
- license
- open source
- create-miller-v0.10.422 days ago
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Key features
6 features of Miller Dev Shell
- Cross-platform package install — Installs Homebrew packages on macOS or apt packages on Windows WSL automatically.
- VSCode auto-configuration — Installs VSCode, applies sensible settings and adds common extensions like ESLint and Prettier.
- Global git & npm config — Sets up git ignores, aliases, npmrc and detects tools like Flutter, .NET and Miniconda.
- Modern terminal tools — Provides exa, bat, fzf and Pure prompt with custom fonts for a productive CLI.
- Repository cloning — Clones your listed repositories during the initial setup.
- Source code access — Purchasers receive the full GitHub repo to modify scripts as needed.
Use cases
- Boot a new laptop with all dev tools, configs and repos in minutes.
- Keep identical shell aliases and tooling across macOS and Windows machines.
- Onboard a new team member with a single command that reproduces the team’s dev environment.
Miller Dev Shell vs alternatives
 Miller Dev Shell |  Daytona | .svg?width=64) Devzero |  ServBay |  tenv | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | One-command cross-platform dev shell setup | Infrastructure-agnostic dev environment provisioning | Fast code release pipelines | Cloud-based web dev environments | Terraform version management |
| Pricing | Paid | Free | Subscription | Subscription | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 13 | 339 | 85 | 63 | 58 |
| Launched | Jan 2023 | May 2024 | Apr 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jul 2024 |
- Miller Dev Shell vs Daytona: Daytona focuses on provisioning any infrastructure, while DevShell only configures the local shell environment.
- Miller Dev Shell vs Devzero: Devzero targets rapid code releases with CI/CD pipelines, whereas DevShell handles local shell setup.
- Miller Dev Shell vs ServBay: ServBay offers a full web development environment in the cloud, while DevShell configures your local terminal.
- Miller Dev Shell vs tenv: tenv manages Terraform/Atmos versions, not general shell tooling; DevShell provides broader dev tool setup.
Miller Dev Shell FAQ
Do I need to be a shell scripting expert to use DevShell?+
No, the scripts are ready-to-run; you just execute one command and the tool handles detection and installation.
Can I modify the setup scripts?+
Yes, the purchase includes the full source code on GitHub, allowing you to edit or remove any part.
What operating systems are supported?+
macOS and Windows (via WSL Ubuntu).
Will my existing VSCode extensions be overwritten?+
DevShell installs a set of common extensions and configures settings, but you can edit the scripts to keep or add your own.
Is there ongoing support after the first year?+
Updates are provided for one year; after that you retain the scripts but no further updates unless you repurchase.
Summarized by DevHunt from usemiller.dev · Sep 27, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
