How can I find my shell version using a Linux command?

Question

I would like to know about my shell version using a Linux command. I tried the following command, but it shows the type of the shell I am in.

Command:

echo $SHELL

Result:

/bin/bash

question from:https://stackoverflow.com/questions/38237907/how-can-i-find-my-shell-version-using-a-linux-command

Answer 1

This will do it:

$SHELL --version

In my case, the output is:

zsh 5.0.2 (x86_64-pc-linux-gnu)