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[Question] Which shell prompt do you use and why? (iusearchlinux.fyi)
submitted 1 year ago by stepanzak@iusearchlinux.fyi to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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Hi. I've been using powerlevel10k for a long time, but a few days ago, I decided I wanted to customize it a bit. I opened the .p10k.zsh file, and I was shocked. It's really massive, with TONS of options. I've been digging through for a few hours already, and it's absolutely amazing how much you can customize it without actually programming anything. I was wondering what other people are using. So my questions are:

  • Do you customize your shell prompt?
  • If yes, do you use some framework or pre-made theme, or do you just configure it the vanilla way in your bashrc/zshrc/...
  • How is your experiences with it so far?
  • Share screenshot of your prompts, please (Sadly, my prompt is currently half done, so I can't really share it)
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[–] Drito@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I customize the shell prompt in the PS1 variable. Its unpleasant to work with that unreadable language, but I do that once for years and I reuse it across distros.

[–] darcy@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

which shell? because zsh ps1 formatting is neat :)