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# Powerlevel10k
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https://gitter.im/powerlevel10k/community?utm_source=badge&utm_medium=badge&utm_campaign=pr-badge)
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Powerlevel10k is a theme for Zsh. It emphasizes [speed](#uncompromising-performance),
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[flexibility](#extremely-customizable) and [out-of-the-box experience](#configuration-wizard).
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Ready to [get started](#get-started)? See below.
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To see what Powerlevel10k is about go to [features](#features).
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Powerlevel9k users, go [here](#powerlevel9k-compatibility).
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See the [table of contents](#table-of-contents) at the bottom.
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## Get Started
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1. Install [the recommended font](#meslo-nerd-font-patched-for-powerlevel10k). *Optional but highly
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recommended.*
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1. Install Powerlevel10k for your plugin manager.
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- [Manual](#manual) 👈 **choose this if confused or uncertain**
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- [Oh My Zsh](#oh-my-zsh)
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- [Prezto](#prezto)
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- [Zim](#zim)
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- [Antibody](#antibody)
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- [Antigen](#antigen)
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- [Zplug](#zplug)
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- [Zgen](#zgen)
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- [Zplugin](#zplugin)
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- [Zinit](#zinit)
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- [Homebrew](#homebrew)
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- [Arch Linux](#arch-linux)
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1. Restart Zsh.
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1. Type `p10k configure` if the configuration wizard doesn't start automatically.
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## Features
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### Configuration wizard
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Type `p10k configure` to access the builtin configuration wizard right from your terminal.
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All styles except [Pure](#pure-compatibility) are functionally equivalent. They display the same
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information and differ only in presentation.
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Configuration wizard creates `~/.p10k.zsh` based on your preferences. Additional prompt
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customization can be done by editing this file. It has plenty of comments to help you navigate
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through configuration options.
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*Tip*: Install [the recommended font](#meslo-nerd-font-patched-for-powerlevel10k) before
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running `p10k configure` to unlock all prompt styles.
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*FAQ:*
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- [What is the best prompt style in the configuration wizard?](
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#what-is-the-best-prompt-style-in-the-configuration-wizard)
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- [What do different symbols in Git status mean?](
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#what-do-different-symbols-in-git-status-mean)
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- [How do I change prompt colors?](#how-do-i-change-prompt-colors)
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*Troubleshooting*:
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- [Some prompt styles are missing from the configuration wizard](
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#some-prompt-styles-are-missing-from-the-configuration-wizard).
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- [Question mark in prompt](#question-mark-in-prompt).
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- [Icons, glyphs or powerline symbols don't render](#icons-glyphs-or-powerline-symbols-dont-render).
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- [Sub-pixel imperfections around powerline symbols](
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#sub-pixel-imperfections-around-powerline-symbols).
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- [Directory is difficult to see in prompt when using Rainbow style](
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#directory-is-difficult-to-see-in-prompt-when-using-rainbow-style).
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### Uncompromising performance
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When you hit *ENTER*, the next prompt appears instantly. With Powerlevel10k there is no prompt lag.
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If you install Cygwin on Raspberry Pi, `cd` into a Linux Git repository and activate enough prompt
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segments to fill four prompt lines on both sides of the screen... wait, that's just crazy and no
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one ever does that. Probably impossible, too. The point is, Powerlevel10k prompt is always fast, no
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matter what you do!
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Note how the effect of every command is instantly reflected by the very next prompt.
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| Command | Prompt Indicator | Meaning |
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|-------------------------------|:----------------:|----------------------------------------------------------------------:|
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| `timew start hack linux` | `🛡️ hack linux` | time tracking enabled in [timewarrior](https://timewarrior.net/) |
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| `touch x y` | `?2` | 2 untracked files in the Git repo |
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| `rm COPYING` | `!1` | 1 unstaged change in the Git repo |
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| `echo 2.7.3 >.python-version` | `🐍 2.7.3` | the current python version in [pyenv](https://github.com/pyenv/pyenv) |
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Other Zsh themes capable of displaying the same information either produce prompt lag or print
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prompt that doesn't reflect the current state of the system and then refresh it later. With
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Powerlevel10k you get fast prompt *and* up-to-date information.
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*FAQ*: [Is it really fast?](#is-it-really-fast)
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### Powerlevel9k compatibility
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Powerlevel10k understands all [Powerlevel9k](https://github.com/Powerlevel9k/powerlevel9k)
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configuration parameters.
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[Migration](#installation) from Powerlevel9k to Powerlevel10k is a straightforward process. All
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your `POWERLEVEL9K` configuration parameters will still work. Prompt will look the same as before
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([almost](
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#does-powerlevel10k-always-render-exactly-the-same-prompt-as-powerlevel9k-given-the-same-config))
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but it will be [much faster](#uncompromising-performance) ([certainly](#is-it-really-fast)).
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*FAQ*:
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- [I'm using Powerlevel9k with Oh My Zsh. How do I migrate?](
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#im-using-powerlevel9k-with-oh-my-zsh-how-do-i-migrate)
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- [Does Powerlevel10k always render exactly the same prompt as Powerlevel9k given the same config?](
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#does-powerlevel10k-always-render-exactly-the-same-prompt-as-powerlevel9k-given-the-same-config)
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- [What is the relationship between Powerlevel9k and Powerlevel10k?](
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#What-is-the-relationship-between-powerlevel9k-and-powerlevel10k)
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### Pure compatibility
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Powerlevel10k can produce the same prompt as [Pure](https://github.com/sindresorhus/pure). Type
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`p10k configure` and select *Pure* style.
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You can still use Powerlevel10k features such as [transient prompt](#transient-prompt) or
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[instant prompt](#instant-prompt) when sporting Pure style.
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To customize prompt, edit `~/.p10k.zsh`. Powerlevel10k doesn't recognize Pure configuration
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parameters, so you'll need to use `POWERLEVEL9K_COMMAND_EXECUTION_TIME_THRESHOLD=3` instead of
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`PURE_CMD_MAX_EXEC_TIME=3`, etc. All relevant parameters are in `~/.p10k.zsh`. This file has
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plenty of comments to help you navigate through it.
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*FAQ:* [What is the best prompt style in the configuration wizard?](
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#what-is-the-best-prompt-style-in-the-configuration-wizard)
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### <a name='what-is-instant-prompt'></a>Instant prompt
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If your `~/.zshrc` loads many plugins, or perhaps just a few slow ones
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(for example, [pyenv](https://github.com/pyenv/pyenv) or [nvm](https://github.com/nvm-sh/nvm)), you
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may have noticed that it takes some time for Zsh to start.
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Powerlevel10k can remove Zsh startup lag **even if it's not caused by a theme**.
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This feature is called *Instant Prompt*. You need to explicitly enable it through `p10k configure`
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or [manually](#how-do-i-enable-instant-prompt). It does what it says on the tin -- prints prompt
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instantly upon Zsh startup allowing you to start typing while plugins are still loading.
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Other themes *increase* Zsh startup lag -- some by a lot, others by a just a little. Powerlevel10k
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*removes* it outright.
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*FAQ:* [How do I enable instant prompt?](#how-do-i-enable-instant-prompt)
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### Show on command
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The behavior of some commands depends on global environment. For example, `kubectl run ...` runs an
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image on the cluster defined by the current kubernetes context. If you frequently change context
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between "prod" and "testing", you might want to display the current context in Zsh prompt. If you do
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likewise for AWS, Azure and Google Cloud credentials, prompt will get pretty crowded.
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Enter *Show On Command*. This feature makes prompt segments appear only when they are relevant to
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the command you are currently typing.
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Configs created by `p10k configure` enable show on command for several prompt segments by default.
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Here's the relevant parameter for kubernetes context:
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```zsh
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# Show prompt segment "kubecontext" only when the command you are typing
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# invokes kubectl, helm, kubens, kubectx, oc, istioctl or kogito.
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typeset -g POWERLEVEL9K_KUBECONTEXT_SHOW_ON_COMMAND='kubectl|helm|kubens|kubectx|oc|istioctl|kogito'
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```
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To customize when different prompt segments are shown, open `~/.p10k.zsh`, search for
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`SHOW_ON_COMMAND` and either remove these parameters to display affected segments unconditionally,
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or change their values.
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### Transient prompt
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When *Transient Prompt* is enabled through `p10k configure`, Powerlevel10k will trim down every
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prompt when accepting a command line.
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Transient prompt makes it much easier to copy-paste series of commands from the terminal scrollback.
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*Tip*: If you enable transient prompt, take advantage of two-line prompt. You'll get the benefit of
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extra space for typing commands without the usual drawback of reduced scrollback density. Sparse
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prompt (with an empty line before prompt) also works great in combination with transient prompt.
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### Current directory that just works
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The current working directory is perhaps the most important prompt segment. Powerlevel10k goes to
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great length to highlight its important parts and to truncate it with the least loss of information
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when horizontal space gets scarce.
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When the full directory doesn't fit, the leftmost segment gets truncated to its shortest unique
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prefix. In the screencast, `~/work` becomes `~/wo`. It couldn't be truncated to `~/w` because it
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would be ambiguous (there was `~/wireguard` when the session was recorded). The next segment --
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`projects` -- turns into `p` as there was nothing else that started with `p` in `~/work/`.
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Directory segments are shown in one of three colors:
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- Truncated segments are bleak.
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- Important segments are bright and never truncated. These include the first and the last segment,
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roots of Git repositories, etc.
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- Regular segments (not truncated but can be) use in-between color.
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*Tip*: If you copy-paste a truncated directory and hit *TAB*, it'll complete to the original.
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*Troubleshooting*: [Directory is difficult to see in prompt when using Rainbow style.](
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#directory-is-difficult-to-see-in-prompt-when-using-rainbow-style)
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### Extremely customizable
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Powerlevel10k can be configured to look like any other Zsh theme out there.
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[Pure](#pure-compatibility), [Powerlevel9k](#powerlevel9k-compatibility) and [robbyrussell](
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#how-to-make-powerlevel10k-look-like-robbyrussell-oh-my-zsh-theme) emulations are built-in.
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To emulate the appearance of other themes, you'll need to write a suitable configuration file. The
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best way to go about it is to run `p10k configure`, select the style that is the closest to your
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goal and then edit `~/.p10k.zsh`.
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The full range of Powerlevel10k appearance spans from spartan:
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To ~~ridiculous~~ extravagant:
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### Batteries included
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Powerlevel10k comes with dozens of built-in high quality segments. When you run `p10k configure`
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and choose any style except [Pure](#pure-compatibility), many of these segments get enabled by
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default while others be manually enabled by opening `~/.p10k.zsh` and uncommenting them. You can
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enable as many segments as you like. It won't slow down your prompt or Zsh startup.
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| Segment | Meaning |
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|--------:|---------|
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| `os_icon` | your OS logo (apple for macOS, swirl for debian, etc.) |
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| `dir` | current working directory |
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| `vcs` | Git repository status |
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| `prompt_char` | multi-functional prompt symbol; changes depending on vi mode: `❯`, `❮`, `V`, `▶` for insert, command, visual and replace mode respectively; turns red on error |
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| `context` | user@hostname |
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| `status` | exit code of the last command |
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| `command_execution_time` | duration (wall time) of the last command |
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| `background_jobs` | presence of background jobs |
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| `time` | current time |
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| `direnv` | [direnv](https://direnv.net/) status |
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| `asdf` | tool versions from [asdf](https://github.com/asdf-vm/asdf) |
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| `virtualenv` | python environment from [venv](https://docs.python.org/3/library/venv.html) |
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| `anaconda` | virtual environment from [conda](https://conda.io/) |
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| `pyenv` | python environment from [pyenv](https://github.com/pyenv/pyenv) |
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| `goenv` | go environment from [goenv](https://github.com/syndbg/goenv) |
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| `nodenv` | node.js environment from [nodenv](https://github.com/nodenv/nodenv) |
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| `nvm` | node.js environment from [nvm](https://github.com/nvm-sh/nvm) |
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| `nodeenv` | node.js environment from [nodeenv](https://github.com/ekalinin/nodeenv) |
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| `rbenv` | ruby environment from [rbenv](https://github.com/rbenv/rbenv) |
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| `rvm` | ruby environment from [rvm](https://rvm.io) |
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| `fvm` | flutter environment from [fvm](https://github.com/leoafarias/fvm) |
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| `luaenv` | lua environment from [luaenv](https://github.com/cehoffman/luaenv) |
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| `jenv` | java environment from [jenv](https://github.com/jenv/jenv) |
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| `plenv` | perl environment from [plenv](https://github.com/tokuhirom/plenv) |
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| `phpenv` | php environment from [phpenv](https://github.com/phpenv/phpenv) |
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| `haskell_stack` | haskell version from [stack](https://haskellstack.org/) |
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| `node_version` | [node.js](https://nodejs.org/) version |
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| `go_version` | [go](https://golang.org) version |
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| `rust_version` | [rustc](https://www.rust-lang.org) version |
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| `dotnet_version` | [dotnet](https://dotnet.microsoft.com) version |
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| `php_version` | [php](https://www.php.net/) version |
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| `laravel_version` | [laravel php framework](https://laravel.com/) version |
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| `java_version` | [java](https://www.java.com/) version |
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| `package` | `name@version` from [package.json](https://docs.npmjs.com/files/package.json) |
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| `kubecontext` | current [kubernetes](https://kubernetes.io/) context |
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| `terraform` | [terraform](https://www.terraform.io) workspace |
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| `aws` | [aws profile](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cli/latest/userguide/cli-configure-profiles.html) |
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| `aws_eb_env` | [aws elastic beanstalk](https://aws.amazon.com/elasticbeanstalk/) environment |
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| `azure` | [azure](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure) account name |
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| `gcloud` | [google cloud](https://cloud.google.com/) cli account and project |
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| `google_app_cred` | [google application credentials](https://cloud.google.com/docs/authentication/production) |
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| `nordvpn` | [nordvpn](https://nordvpn.com/) connection status |
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| `ranger` | [ranger](https://github.com/ranger/ranger) shell |
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| `nnn` | [nnn](https://github.com/jarun/nnn) shell |
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| `vim_shell` | [vim](https://www.vim.org/) shell (`:sh`) |
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| `midnight_commander` | [midnight commander](https://midnight-commander.org/) shell |
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| `nix_shell` | [nix shell](https://nixos.org/nixos/nix-pills/developing-with-nix-shell.html) indicator |
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| `todo` | [todo](https://github.com/todotxt/todo.txt-cli) items |
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| `timewarrior` | [timewarrior](https://timewarrior.net/) tracking status |
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| `taskwarrior` | [taskwarrior](https://taskwarrior.org/) task count |
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| `vpn_ip` | virtual private network indicator |
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| `ip` | IP address and bandwidth usage for a specified network interface |
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| `load` | CPU load |
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| `disk_usage` | disk usage |
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| `ram` | free RAM |
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| `swap` | used swap |
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| `public_ip` | public IP address |
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| `proxy` | system-wide http/https/ftp proxy |
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| `wifi` | WiFi speed |
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| `battery` | internal battery state and charge level (yep, batteries *literally* included) |
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### Extensible
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If there is no prompt segment that does what you need, implement your own. Powerlevel10k provides
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public API for defining segments that are as fast and as flexible as built-in ones.
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On Linux you can fetch current CPU temperature by reading `/sys/class/thermal/thermal_zone0/temp`.
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The screencast shows how to define a prompt segment to display this value. Once the segment is
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defined, you can use it like any other segment. All standard customization parameters will work for
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it out of the box.
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Type `p10k help segment` for reference.
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*Tip*: Prefix names of your own segments with `my_` to avoid clashes with future versions of
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Powerlevel10k.
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## Installation
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### Manual
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```zsh
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git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k.git ~/powerlevel10k
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echo 'source ~/powerlevel10k/powerlevel10k.zsh-theme' >>! ~/.zshrc
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```
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Users in mainland China can use the official mirror on gitee.com for faster download.<br>
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中国大陆用户可以使用 gitee.com 上的官方镜像加速下载.
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```zsh
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git clone --depth=1 https://gitee.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k.git ~/powerlevel10k
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echo 'source ~/powerlevel10k/powerlevel10k.zsh-theme' >>! ~/.zshrc
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```
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This is the simplest kind of installation and it works even if you are using a plugin manager. Just
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make sure to disable the current theme in your plugin manager. See
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[troubleshooting](#cannot-make-powerlevel10k-work-with-my-plugin-manager) for help.
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### Oh My Zsh
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```zsh
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git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k.git ${ZSH_CUSTOM:-~/.oh-my-zsh/custom}/themes/powerlevel10k
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```
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Users in mainland China can use the official mirror on gitee.com for faster download.<br>
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中国大陆用户可以使用 gitee.com 上的官方镜像加速下载.
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```zsh
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git clone --depth=1 https://gitee.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k.git ${ZSH_CUSTOM:-~/.oh-my-zsh/custom}/themes/powerlevel10k
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```
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Set `ZSH_THEME="powerlevel10k/powerlevel10k"` in `~/.zshrc`.
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### Prezto
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Add `zstyle :prezto:module:prompt theme powerlevel10k` to `~/.zpreztorc`.
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### Zim
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Add `zmodule romkatv/powerlevel10k` to `~/.zimrc` and run `zimfw install`.
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### Antibody
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Add `antibody bundle romkatv/powerlevel10k` to `~/.zshrc`.
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### Antigen
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Add `antigen theme romkatv/powerlevel10k` to `~/.zshrc`. Make sure you have `antigen apply`
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somewhere after it.
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### Zplug
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Add `zplug romkatv/powerlevel10k, as:theme, depth:1` to `~/.zshrc`.
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### Zgen
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Add `zgen load romkatv/powerlevel10k powerlevel10k` to `~/.zshrc`.
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### Zplugin
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Add `zplugin ice depth=1; zplugin light romkatv/powerlevel10k` to `~/.zshrc`.
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The use of `depth=1` ice is optional. Other types of ice are neither recommended nor officially
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supported by Powerlevel10k.
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### Zinit
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Add `zinit ice depth=1; zinit light romkatv/powerlevel10k` to `~/.zshrc`.
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The use of `depth=1` ice is optional. Other types of ice are neither recommended nor officially
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supported by Powerlevel10k.
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### Homebrew
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```zsh
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brew install romkatv/powerlevel10k/powerlevel10k
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echo 'source /usr/local/opt/powerlevel10k/powerlevel10k.zsh-theme' >>! ~/.zshrc
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```
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### Arch Linux
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```zsh
|
||
yay -Sy --noconfirm zsh-theme-powerlevel10k-git
|
||
echo 'source /usr/share/zsh-theme-powerlevel10k/powerlevel10k.zsh-theme' >>! ~/.zshrc
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
## Configuration
|
||
|
||
### For new users
|
||
|
||
On the first run, Powerlevel10k [configuration wizard](#configuration-wizard) will ask you a few
|
||
questions and configure your prompt. If it doesn't trigger automatically, type `p10k configure`.
|
||
Configuration wizard creates `~/.p10k.zsh` based on your preferences. Additional prompt
|
||
customization can be done by editing this file. It has plenty of comments to help you navigate
|
||
through configuration options.
|
||
|
||
*FAQ*:
|
||
|
||
- [What is the best prompt style in the configuration wizard?](
|
||
#what-is-the-best-prompt-style-in-the-configuration-wizard)
|
||
- [What do different symbols in Git status mean?](
|
||
#what-do-different-symbols-in-git-status-mean)
|
||
- [How do I change the format of Git status?](#how-do-i-change-the-format-of-git-status)
|
||
- [How do I add username and/or hostname to prompt?](
|
||
#how-do-i-add-username-andor-hostname-to-prompt)
|
||
- [How do I change prompt colors?](#how-do-i-change-prompt-colors)
|
||
- [Why some prompt segments appear and disappear as I'm typing?](
|
||
#why-some-prompt-segments-appear-and-disappear-as-im-typing)
|
||
|
||
*Troubleshooting*:
|
||
|
||
- [Question mark in prompt](#question-mark-in-prompt).
|
||
- [Icons, glyphs or powerline symbols don't render](#icons-glyphs-or-powerline-symbols-dont-render).
|
||
- [Sub-pixel imperfections around powerline symbols](
|
||
#sub-pixel-imperfections-around-powerline-symbols).
|
||
- [Directory is difficult to see in prompt when using Rainbow style](
|
||
#directory-is-difficult-to-see-in-prompt-when-using-rainbow-style).
|
||
|
||
### For Powerlevel9k users
|
||
|
||
If you've been using Powerlevel9k before, **do not remove the configuration options**. Powerlevel10k
|
||
will pick them up and provide you with the same prompt UI you are used to. See
|
||
[Powerlevel9k compatibility](#powerlevel9k-compatibility).
|
||
|
||
*FAQ*:
|
||
|
||
- [I'm using Powerlevel9k with Oh My Zsh. How do I migrate?](
|
||
#im-using-powerlevel9k-with-oh-my-zsh-how-do-i-migrate)
|
||
- [What is the relationship between Powerlevel9k and Powerlevel10k?](
|
||
#what-is-the-relationship-between-powerlevel9k-and-powerlevel10k)
|
||
- [Does Powerlevel10k always render exactly the same prompt as Powerlevel9k given the same config?](
|
||
#does-powerlevel10k-always-render-exactly-the-same-prompt-as-powerlevel9k-given-the-same-config)
|
||
|
||
*Troubleshooting*: [Extra or missing spaces in prompt compared to Powerlevel9k](
|
||
#extra-or-missing-spaces-in-prompt-compared-to-powerlevel9k).
|
||
|
||
## Fonts
|
||
|
||
Powerlevel10k doesn't require custom fonts but can take advantage of them if they are available.
|
||
It works well with [Nerd Fonts](https://github.com/ryanoasis/nerd-fonts),
|
||
[Source Code Pro](https://github.com/adobe-fonts/source-code-pro),
|
||
[Font Awesome](https://fontawesome.com/), [Powerline](https://github.com/powerline/fonts), and even
|
||
the default system fonts. The full choice of style options is available only when using
|
||
[Nerd Fonts](https://github.com/ryanoasis/nerd-fonts).
|
||
|
||
👇 **Recommended font**: Meslo Nerd Font patched for Powerlevel10k. 👇
|
||
|
||
### <a name='recommended-meslo-nerd-font-patched-for-powerlevel10k'></a>Meslo Nerd Font patched for Powerlevel10k
|
||
|
||
Gorgeous monospace font designed by Jim Lyles for Bitstream, customized by the same for Apple,
|
||
further customized by André Berg, and finally patched by yours truly with customized scripts
|
||
originally developed by Ryan L McIntyre of Nerd Fonts. Contains all glyphs and symbols that
|
||
Powerlevel10k may need. Battle-tested in dozens of different terminals on all major operating
|
||
systems.
|
||
|
||
*FAQ*: [How was the recommended font created?](#how-was-the-recommended-font-created)
|
||
|
||
#### Automatic font installation
|
||
|
||
If you are using iTerm2 or Termux, `p10k configure` can install the recommended font for you.
|
||
Simply answer `Yes` when asked whether to install *Meslo Nerd Font*.
|
||
|
||
If you are using a different terminal, proceed with manual font installation. 👇
|
||
|
||
#### Manual font installation
|
||
|
||
Download these four ttf files:
|
||
|
||
- [MesloLGS NF Regular.ttf](
|
||
https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k-media/raw/master/MesloLGS%20NF%20Regular.ttf)
|
||
- [MesloLGS NF Bold.ttf](
|
||
https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k-media/raw/master/MesloLGS%20NF%20Bold.ttf)
|
||
- [MesloLGS NF Italic.ttf](
|
||
https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k-media/raw/master/MesloLGS%20NF%20Italic.ttf)
|
||
- [MesloLGS NF Bold Italic.ttf](
|
||
https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k-media/raw/master/MesloLGS%20NF%20Bold%20Italic.ttf)
|
||
|
||
Double-click on each file and click "Install". This will make `MesloLGS NF` font available to all
|
||
applications on your system. Configure your terminal to use this font:
|
||
|
||
- **iTerm2**: Open *iTerm2 → Preferences → Profiles → Text* and set *Font* to `MesloLGS NF`.
|
||
Alternatively, type `p10k configure` and answer `Yes` when asked whether to install
|
||
*Meslo Nerd Font*.
|
||
- **Apple Terminal** Open *Terminal → Preferences → Profiles → Text*, click *Change* under *Font*
|
||
and select `MesloLGS NF` family.
|
||
- **Hyper**: Open *Hyper → Edit → Preferences* and change the value of `fontFamily` under
|
||
`module.exports.config` to `MesloLGS NF`.
|
||
- **Visual Studio Code**: Open *File → Preferences → Settings*, enter
|
||
`terminal.integrated.fontFamily` in the search box and set the value to `MesloLGS NF`.
|
||
- **GNOME Terminal** (the default Ubuntu terminal): Open *Terminal → Preferences* and click on the
|
||
selected profile under *Profiles*. Check *Custom font* under *Text Appearance* and select
|
||
`MesloLGS NF Regular`.
|
||
- **Konsole**: Open *Settings → Edit Current Profile → Appearance*, click *Select Font* and select
|
||
`MesloLGS NF Regular`.
|
||
- **Tilix**: Open *Tilix → Preferences* and click on the selected profile under *Profiles*. Check
|
||
*Custom font* under *Text Appearance* and select `MesloLGS NF Regular`.
|
||
- **Windows Console Host** (the old thing): Click the icon in the top left corner, then
|
||
*Properties → Font* and set *Font* to `MesloLGS NF`.
|
||
- **Windows Terminal** (the new thing): Open *Settings* (`Ctrl+,`), search for `fontFace` and set
|
||
value to `MesloLGS NF` for every profile.
|
||
- **Termux**: Type `p10k configure` and answer `Yes` when asked whether to install
|
||
*Meslo Nerd Font*.
|
||
- **Blink** Type `config`, go to *Appearance*, tap *Add a new font*, tap *Open Gallery*, select
|
||
*MesloLGS NF.css*, tap *import* and type `exit` in the home view to reload the font.
|
||
- **Terminus**: Open *Settings → Appearance* and set *Font* to `MesloLGS NF`.
|
||
|
||
**IMPORTANT:** Run `p10k configure` after changing terminal font. The old `~/.p10k.zsh` may work
|
||
incorrectly with the new font.
|
||
|
||
_Using a different terminal and know how to set the font for it? Share your knowledge by sending a
|
||
PR to expand the list!_
|
||
|
||
## Try it in Docker
|
||
|
||
Try Powerlevel10k in Docker. You can safely make any changes to the file system while trying out
|
||
the theme. Once you exit Zsh, the image is deleted.
|
||
|
||
```zsh
|
||
docker run -e TERM -e COLORTERM -it --rm alpine sh -uec '
|
||
apk update
|
||
apk add git zsh nano vim
|
||
git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k.git ~/powerlevel10k
|
||
echo "source ~/powerlevel10k/powerlevel10k.zsh-theme" >>~/.zshrc
|
||
cd ~/powerlevel10k
|
||
exec zsh'
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
*Tip*: Install [the recommended font](#meslo-nerd-font-patched-for-powerlevel10k) before
|
||
running the Docker command to get access to all prompt styles.
|
||
|
||
*Tip*: Run `p10k configure` while in Docker to try a different prompt style.
|
||
|
||
## License
|
||
|
||
Powerlevel10k is released under the
|
||
[MIT license](https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k/blob/master/LICENSE).
|
||
|
||
## FAQ
|
||
|
||
### How do I update Powerlevel10k?
|
||
|
||
The command to update Powerlevel10k depends on how it was installed.
|
||
|
||
| Installation | Update command |
|
||
|---------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
|
||
| [Manual](#manual) | `git -C ~/powerlevel10k pull` |
|
||
| [Oh My Zsh](#oh-my-zsh) | `git -C ${ZSH_CUSTOM:-~/.oh-my-zsh/custom}/themes/powerlevel10k pull` |
|
||
| [Prezto](#prezto) | `zprezto-update` |
|
||
| [Zim](#zim) | `zimfw update` |
|
||
| [Antigen](#antigen) | `antigen update` |
|
||
| [Zplug](#zplug) | `zplug update` |
|
||
| [Zgen](#zgen) | `zgen update` |
|
||
| [Zplugin](#zplugin) | `zplugin update` |
|
||
| [Zinit](#zinit) | `zinit update` |
|
||
| [Homebrew](#homebrew) | `brew update && brew upgrade` |
|
||
| [Arch Linux](#arch-linux) | `yay -Syu --noconfirm --needed zsh-theme-powerlevel10k-git` |
|
||
|
||
**IMPORTANT**: Restart Zsh after updating Powerlevel10k. [Do not use `source ~/.zshrc`](
|
||
#weird-things-happen-after-typing-source-zshrc).
|
||
|
||
### How do I uninstall Powerlevel10k?
|
||
|
||
1. Remove all references to "p10k" from `~/.zshrc`. You might have this snippet at the top:
|
||
```zsh
|
||
if [[ -r "${XDG_CACHE_HOME:-$HOME/.cache}/p10k-instant-prompt-${(%):-%n}.zsh" ]]; then
|
||
source "${XDG_CACHE_HOME:-$HOME/.cache}/p10k-instant-prompt-${(%):-%n}.zsh"
|
||
fi
|
||
```
|
||
And this at the bottom:
|
||
```zsh
|
||
[[ ! -f ~/.p10k.zsh ]] || source ~/.p10k.zsh
|
||
```
|
||
These are added by the [configuration wizard](#configuration-wizard). Remove them.
|
||
2. Remove all references to "powerlevel10k" from `~/.zshrc`, `~/.zpreztorc` and `~/.zimrc` (some
|
||
of these files may be missing -- this is normal). These references have been added manually by
|
||
yourself when installing Powerlevel10k. Refer to the [installation instructions](#installation)
|
||
if you need a reminder.
|
||
3. Verify that all references to "p10k" and "powerlevel10k" are gone from `~/.zshrc`, `~/.zpreztorc`
|
||
and `~/.zimrc`.
|
||
```zsh
|
||
grep -E 'p10k|powerlevel10k' ~/.zshrc ~/.zpreztorc ~/.zimrc 2>/dev/null
|
||
```
|
||
If this command produces output, there are still references to "p10k" or "powerlevel10k". You
|
||
need to remove them.
|
||
4. Delete Powerlevel10k configuration file. This file is created by the
|
||
[configuration wizard](#configuration-wizard) and may contain manual edits by yourself.
|
||
```zsh
|
||
rm -f ~/.p10k.zsh
|
||
```
|
||
5. Delete Powerlevel10k source files. These files have been downloaded when you've installed
|
||
Powerlevel10k. The command to delete them depends on which installation method you'd chosen.
|
||
Refer to the [installation instructions](#installation) if you need a reminder.
|
||
|
||
| Installation | Uninstall command |
|
||
|---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
|
||
| [Manual](#manual) | `rm -rf ~/powerlevel10k` |
|
||
| [Oh My Zsh](#oh-my-zsh) | `rm -rf -- ${ZSH_CUSTOM:-~/.oh-my-zsh/custom}/themes/powerlevel10k` |
|
||
| [Prezto](#prezto) | n/a |
|
||
| [Zim](#zim) | `zimfw uninstall` |
|
||
| [Antigen](#antigen) | `antigen purge romkatv/powerlevel10k` |
|
||
| [Zplug](#zplug) | `zplug clean` |
|
||
| [Zgen](#zgen) | `zgen reset` |
|
||
| [Zplugin](#zplugin) | `zplugin delete romkatv/powerlevel10k` |
|
||
| [Zinit](#zinit) | `zinit delete romkatv/powerlevel10k` |
|
||
| [Homebrew](#homebrew) | `brew uninstall powerlevel10k; brew untap romkatv/powerlevel10k` |
|
||
| [Arch Linux](#arch-linux) | `yay -R --noconfirm zsh-theme-powerlevel10k-git` |
|
||
5. Restart Zsh. [Do not use `source ~/.zshrc`](#weird-things-happen-after-typing-source-zshrc).
|
||
|
||
### Where can I ask for help and report bugs?
|
||
|
||
The best way to ask for help and to report bugs is to [open an issue](
|
||
https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k/issues).
|
||
|
||
[Gitter](
|
||
https://gitter.im/powerlevel10k/community?utm_source=badge&utm_medium=badge&utm_campaign=pr-badge)
|
||
is another option.
|
||
|
||
If all else fails, email roman.perepelitsa@gmail.com.
|
||
|
||
If necessary, encrypt your communication with [this PGP key](
|
||
https://api.github.com/users/romkatv/gpg_keys).
|
||
|
||
### Which aspects of shell and terminal does Powerlevel10k affect?
|
||
|
||
Powerlevel10k defines prompt and nothing else. It sets [prompt-related options](
|
||
http://zsh.sourceforge.net/Doc/Release/Options.html#Prompting), and parameters `PS1` and `RPS1`.
|
||
|
||
|
||
|
||
Everything within the highlighted areas on the screenshot is produced by Powerlevel10k.
|
||
Powerlevel10k has no control over the terminal content or color outside these areas.
|
||
|
||
Powerlevel10k does not affect:
|
||
|
||
- Terminal window title.
|
||
- Colors used by `ls`.
|
||
- Content and style of command completions.
|
||
- Command line colors (syntax highlighting, autosuggestions, etc.).
|
||
- Prompt parameters other than `PS1` and `RPS1`.
|
||
- Zsh options other than those [related to prompt](
|
||
http://zsh.sourceforge.net/Doc/Release/Options.html#Prompting).
|
||
|
||
### I'm using Powerlevel9k with Oh My Zsh. How do I migrate?
|
||
|
||
1. Run this command:
|
||
```zsh
|
||
# Add powerlevel10k to the list of Oh My Zsh themes.
|
||
git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k.git $ZSH_CUSTOM/themes/powerlevel10k
|
||
# Replace ZSH_THEME="powerlevel9k/powerlevel9k" with ZSH_THEME="powerlevel10k/powerlevel10k".
|
||
sed 's/powerlevel9k/powerlevel10k/g' -i ~/.zshrc
|
||
# Restart Zsh.
|
||
exec zsh
|
||
```
|
||
2. *Optional but highly recommended:*
|
||
1. Install [the recommended font](#meslo-nerd-font-patched-for-powerlevel10k).
|
||
1. Type `p10k configure` and choose your favorite prompt style.
|
||
|
||
*Related:*
|
||
- [Powerlevel9k compatibility.](#powerlevel9k-compatibility)
|
||
- [Does Powerlevel10k always render exactly the same prompt as Powerlevel9k given the same config?](
|
||
#does-powerlevel10k-always-render-exactly-the-same-prompt-as-powerlevel9k-given-the-same-config)
|
||
- [Extra or missing spaces in prompt compared to Powerlevel9k.](
|
||
#extra-or-missing-spaces-in-prompt-compared-to-powerlevel9k)
|
||
- [Configuration wizard.](#configuration-wizard)
|
||
|
||
### Is it really fast?
|
||
|
||
Yes.
|
||
|
||
[](
|
||
https://asciinema.org/a/NHRjK3BMePw66jtRVY2livHwZ)
|
||
|
||
Benchmark results obtained with
|
||
[zsh-prompt-benchmark](https://github.com/romkatv/zsh-prompt-benchmark) on an Intel i9-7900X
|
||
running Ubuntu 18.04 with the config from the demo.
|
||
|
||
| Theme | Prompt Latency |
|
||
|---------------------|---------------:|
|
||
| powerlevel9k/master | 1046 ms |
|
||
| powerlevel9k/next | 1005 ms |
|
||
| **powerlevel10k** | **8.7 ms** |
|
||
|
||
Powerlevel10k is over 100 times faster than Powerlevel9k in this benchmark.
|
||
|
||
In fairness, Powerlevel9k has acceptable latency when given a spartan configuration. If all you need
|
||
is the current directory without truncation or shortening, Powerlevel9k can render it for you in
|
||
17 ms. Powerlevel10k can do the same 30 times faster but it won't matter in practice because 17 ms
|
||
is fast enough (the threshold where latency becomes noticeable is around 50 ms). You have to be
|
||
careful with Powerlevel9k configuration as it's all too easy to make prompt frustratingly slow.
|
||
Powerlevel10k, on the other hand, doesn't require trading latency for utility -- it's virtually
|
||
instant with any configuration. It stays well below the 50 ms mark, leaving most of the latency
|
||
budget for other plugins you might install.
|
||
|
||
### How do I enable instant prompt?
|
||
|
||
See [instant prompt](#instant-prompt) to learn about instant prompt. This section explains how you
|
||
can enable it and lists caveats that you should be aware of.
|
||
|
||
Instant prompt can be enabled either through `p10k configure` or by manually adding the following
|
||
code snippet at the top of `~/.zshrc`:
|
||
|
||
```zsh
|
||
# Enable Powerlevel10k instant prompt. Should stay close to the top of ~/.zshrc.
|
||
# Initialization code that may require console input (password prompts, [y/n]
|
||
# confirmations, etc.) must go above this block; everything else may go below.
|
||
if [[ -r "${XDG_CACHE_HOME:-$HOME/.cache}/p10k-instant-prompt-${(%):-%n}.zsh" ]]; then
|
||
source "${XDG_CACHE_HOME:-$HOME/.cache}/p10k-instant-prompt-${(%):-%n}.zsh"
|
||
fi
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
It's important that you copy the lines verbatim. Don't replace `source` with something else, don't
|
||
call `zcompile`, don't redirect output, etc.
|
||
|
||
When instant prompt is enabled, for the duration of Zsh initialization standard input is redirected
|
||
to `/dev/null` and standard output with standard error are redirected to a temporary file. Once Zsh
|
||
is fully initialized, standard file descriptors are restored and the content of the temporary file
|
||
is printed out.
|
||
|
||
When using instant prompt, you should carefully check any output that appears on Zsh startup as it
|
||
may indicate that initialization has been altered, or perhaps even broken, by instant prompt.
|
||
Initialization code that may require console input, such as asking for a keyring password or for a
|
||
*[y/n]* confirmation, must be moved above the instant prompt preamble in `~/.zshrc`. Initialization
|
||
code that merely prints to console but never reads from it will work correctly with instant prompt,
|
||
although output that normally has colors may appear uncolored. You can either leave it be, suppress
|
||
the output, or move it above the instant prompt preamble.
|
||
|
||
Here's an example of `~/.zshrc` that breaks when instant prompt is enabled:
|
||
|
||
```zsh
|
||
if [[ -r "${XDG_CACHE_HOME:-$HOME/.cache}/p10k-instant-prompt-${(%):-%n}.zsh" ]]; then
|
||
source "${XDG_CACHE_HOME:-$HOME/.cache}/p10k-instant-prompt-${(%):-%n}.zsh"
|
||
fi
|
||
|
||
keychain id_rsa --agents ssh # asks for password
|
||
chatty-script # spams to stdout even when everything is fine
|
||
# ...
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
Fixed version:
|
||
|
||
```zsh
|
||
keychain id_rsa --agents ssh # moved before instant prompt
|
||
|
||
# OK to perform console I/O before this point.
|
||
if [[ -r "${XDG_CACHE_HOME:-$HOME/.cache}/p10k-instant-prompt-${(%):-%n}.zsh" ]]; then
|
||
source "${XDG_CACHE_HOME:-$HOME/.cache}/p10k-instant-prompt-${(%):-%n}.zsh"
|
||
fi
|
||
# From this point on, until zsh is fully initialized, console input won't work and
|
||
# console output may appear uncolored.
|
||
|
||
chatty-script >/dev/null # spam output suppressed
|
||
# ...
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
If `POWERLEVEL9K_INSTANT_PROMPT` is unset or set to `verbose`, Powerlevel10k will print a warning
|
||
when it detects console output during initialization to bring attention to potential issues. You can
|
||
silence this warning (without suppressing console output) with `POWERLEVEL9K_INSTANT_PROMPT=quiet`.
|
||
This is recommended if some initialization code in `~/.zshrc` prints to console and it's infeasible
|
||
to move it above the instant prompt preamble or to suppress its output. You can completely disable
|
||
instant prompt with `POWERLEVEL9K_INSTANT_PROMPT=off`. Do this if instant prompt breaks Zsh
|
||
initialization and you don't know how to fix it.
|
||
|
||
*Note*: Instant prompt requires Zsh >= 5.4. It's OK to enable it even when using an older version of
|
||
Zsh but it won't do anything.
|
||
|
||
### What do different symbols in Git status mean?
|
||
|
||
When using Lean, Classic or Rainbow style, Git status may look like this:
|
||
|
||
```text
|
||
feature:master ⇣42⇡42 ⇠42⇢42 *42 merge ~42 +42 !42 ?42
|
||
```
|
||
|
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| Symbol | Meaning | Source |
|
||
| --------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ |
|
||
| `feature` | current branch; replaced with `#tag` or `@commit` if not on a branch | `git status --ignore-submodules=dirty` |
|
||
| `master` | remote tracking branch; only shown if different from local branch | `git rev-parse --abbrev-ref --symbolic-full-name @{u}` |
|
||
| `⇣42` | this many commits behind the remote | `git status --ignore-submodules=dirty` |
|
||
| `⇡42` | this many commits ahead of the remote | `git status --ignore-submodules=dirty` |
|
||
| `⇠42` | this many commits behind the push remote | `git rev-list --left-right --count HEAD...@{push}` |
|
||
| `⇢42` | this many commits ahead of the push remote | `git rev-list --left-right --count HEAD...@{push}` |
|
||
| `*42` | this many stashes | `git stash list` |
|
||
| `merge` | repository state | `git status --ignore-submodules=dirty` |
|
||
| `~42` | this many merge conflicts | `git status --ignore-submodules=dirty` |
|
||
| `+42` | this many staged changes | `git status --ignore-submodules=dirty` |
|
||
| `!42` | this many unstaged changes | `git status --ignore-submodules=dirty` |
|
||
| `?42` | this many untracked files | `git status --ignore-submodules=dirty` |
|
||
| `─` | the number of staged, unstaged or untracked files is unknown | `echo $POWERLEVEL9K_VCS_MAX_INDEX_SIZE_DIRTY` or `git config --get bash.showDirtyState` |
|
||
|
||
*Related*: [How do I change the format of Git status?](#how-do-i-change-the-format-of-git-status)
|
||
|
||
### How do I change the format of Git status?
|
||
|
||
To change the format of Git status, open `~/.p10k.zsh`, search for `my_git_formatter` and edit its
|
||
source code.
|
||
|
||
*Related*: [What do different symbols in Git status mean?](
|
||
#what-do-different-symbols-in-git-status-mean)
|
||
|
||
### Why is Git status from `$HOME/.git` not displayed in prompt?
|
||
|
||
When using Lean, Classic or Rainbow style, `~/.p10k.zsh` contains the following parameter:
|
||
|
||
```zsh
|
||
# Don't show Git status in prompt for repositories whose workdir matches this pattern.
|
||
# For example, if set to '~', the Git repository at $HOME/.git will be ignored.
|
||
# Multiple patterns can be combined with '|': '~(|/foo)|/bar/baz/*'.
|
||
typeset -g POWERLEVEL9K_VCS_DISABLED_WORKDIR_PATTERN='~'
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
To see Git status for `$HOME/.git` in prompt, open `~/.p10k.zsh` and remove
|
||
`POWERLEVEL9K_VCS_DISABLED_WORKDIR_PATTERN`.
|
||
|
||
### Why does Git status sometimes appear grey and then gets colored after a short period of time?
|
||
|
||
tl;dr: When Git status in prompt is greyed out, it means Powerlevel10k is currently computing
|
||
up-to-date Git status in the background. Prompt will get automatically refreshed when this
|
||
computation completes.
|
||
|
||
When your current directory is within a Git repository, Powerlevel10k computes up-to-date Git
|
||
status after every command. If the repository is large, or the machine is slow, this computation
|
||
can take quite a bit of time. If it takes longer than 20 milliseconds (configurable via
|
||
`POWERLEVEL9K_VCS_MAX_SYNC_LATENCY_SECONDS`), Powerlevel10k displays the last known Git status in
|
||
grey and continues to compute up-to-date Git status in the background. When the computation
|
||
completes, Powerlevel10k refreshes prompt with new information, this time with colored Git status.
|
||
|
||
### How do I add username and/or hostname to prompt?
|
||
|
||
When using Lean, Classic or Rainbow style, prompt shows `username@hostname` when you are logged in
|
||
as root or via SSH. There is little value in showing `username` or `hostname` when you are logged in
|
||
to your local machine as a normal user. So the absence of `username@hostname` in your prompt is an
|
||
indication that you are working locally and that you aren't root. You can change it, however.
|
||
|
||
Open `~/.p10k.zsh`. Close to the top you can see the most important parameters that define which
|
||
segments are shown in your prompt. All generally useful prompt segments are listed in there. Some of
|
||
them are enabled, others are commented out. One of them is of interest to you.
|
||
|
||
```zsh
|
||
typeset -g POWERLEVEL9K_RIGHT_PROMPT_ELEMENTS=(
|
||
...
|
||
context # user@hostname
|
||
...
|
||
)
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
Search for `context` to find the section in the config that lists parameters specific to this prompt
|
||
segment. You should see the following lines:
|
||
|
||
```zsh
|
||
# Don't show context unless running with privileges or in SSH.
|
||
# Tip: Remove the next line to always show context.
|
||
typeset -g POWERLEVEL9K_CONTEXT_{DEFAULT,SUDO}_{CONTENT,VISUAL_IDENTIFIER}_EXPANSION=
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
If you follow the tip and remove (or comment out) the last line, you'll always see
|
||
`username@hostname` in prompt. You can change the format to just `username`, or change the color, by
|
||
adjusting the values of parameters nearby. There are plenty of comments to help you navigate.
|
||
|
||
You can also move `context` to a different position in `POWERLEVEL9K_RIGHT_PROMPT_ELEMENTS` or even
|
||
to `POWERLEVEL9K_LEFT_PROMPT_ELEMENTS`.
|
||
|
||
### Why some prompt segments appear and disappear as I'm typing?
|
||
|
||
Prompt segments can be configured to be shown only when the current command you are typing invokes
|
||
a relevant tool.
|
||
|
||
```zsh
|
||
# Show prompt segment "kubecontext" only when the command you are typing
|
||
# invokes kubectl, helm, kubens, kubectx, oc, istioctl or kogito.
|
||
typeset -g POWERLEVEL9K_KUBECONTEXT_SHOW_ON_COMMAND='kubectl|helm|kubens|kubectx|oc|istioctl|kogito'
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
Configs created by `p10k configure` may contain parameters of this kind. To customize when different
|
||
prompt segments are shown, open `~/.p10k.zsh`, search for `SHOW_ON_COMMAND` and either remove these
|
||
parameters or change their values.
|
||
|
||
You can also define a function in `~/.zshrc` to toggle the display of a prompt segment between
|
||
*always* and *on command*. This is similar to `kubeon`/`kubeoff` from
|
||
[kube-ps1](https://github.com/jonmosco/kube-ps1).
|
||
|
||
```zsh
|
||
function kube-toggle() {
|
||
if (( ${+POWERLEVEL9K_KUBECONTEXT_SHOW_ON_COMMAND} )); then
|
||
unset POWERLEVEL9K_KUBECONTEXT_SHOW_ON_COMMAND
|
||
else
|
||
POWERLEVEL9K_KUBECONTEXT_SHOW_ON_COMMAND='kubectl|helm|kubens|kubectx|oc|istioctl|kogito'
|
||
fi
|
||
p10k reload
|
||
if zle; then
|
||
zle push-input
|
||
zle accept-line
|
||
fi
|
||
}
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
Invoke this function by typing `kube-toggle`. You can also bind it to a key by adding two more lines
|
||
to `~/.zshrc`:
|
||
|
||
```zsh
|
||
zle -N kube-toggle
|
||
bindkey '^]' kube-toggle # ctrl-] to toggle kubecontext in powerlevel10k prompt
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
### How do I change prompt colors?
|
||
|
||
You can either [change the color palette used by your terminal](
|
||
#change-the-color-palette-used-by-your-terminal) or
|
||
[set colors through Powerlevel10k configuration parameters](
|
||
#set-colors-through-Powerlevel10k-configuration-parameters).
|
||
|
||
#### Change the color palette used by your terminal
|
||
|
||
How exactly you change the terminal color palette (a.k.a. color scheme, or theme) depends on the
|
||
kind of terminal you are using. Look around in terminal's settings/preferences or consult
|
||
documentation.
|
||
|
||
When you change the terminal color palette, it usually affects only the first 16 colors, numbered
|
||
from 0 to 15. In order to see any effect on Powerlevel10k prompt, you need to use prompt style that
|
||
utilizes these low-numbered colors. Type `p10k configure` and select *Rainbow*, *Lean* → *8 colors*
|
||
or *Pure* → *Original*. Other styles use higher-numbered colors, so they look the same in any
|
||
terminal color palette.
|
||
|
||
#### Set colors through Powerlevel10k configuration parameters
|
||
|
||
Open `~/.p10k.zsh`, search for "color", "foreground" and "background" and change values of
|
||
appropriate parameters. For example, here's how you can set the foreground of `time` prompt segment
|
||
to bright red:
|
||
|
||
```zsh
|
||
typeset -g POWERLEVEL9K_TIME_FOREGROUND=160
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
Colors are specified using numbers from 0 to 255. Colors from 0 to 15 look differently in different
|
||
terminals. Many terminals also support customization of these colors through color palettes
|
||
(a.k.a. color schemes, or themes). Colors from 16 to 255 always look the same.
|
||
|
||
Type `source ~/.p10k.zsh` to apply your changes to the current Zsh session.
|
||
|
||
To see how different colors look in your terminal, run the following command:
|
||
|
||
```zsh
|
||
for i in {0..255}; do print -Pn "%K{$i} %k%F{$i}${(l:3::0:)i}%f " ${${(M)$((i%6)):#3}:+$'\n'}; done
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
### Why does Powerlevel10k spawn extra processes?
|
||
|
||
Powerlevel10k uses [gitstatus](https://github.com/romkatv/gitstatus) as the backend behind `vcs`
|
||
prompt; gitstatus spawns `gitstatusd` and `zsh`. See
|
||
[gitstatus](https://github.com/romkatv/gitstatus) for details. Powerlevel10k may also spawn `zsh`
|
||
to perform computation without blocking prompt. To avoid security hazard, these background processes
|
||
aren't shared by different interactive shells. They terminate automatically when the parent `zsh`
|
||
process terminates or runs `exec(3)`.
|
||
|
||
### Are there configuration options that make Powerlevel10k slow?
|
||
|
||
No, Powerlevel10k is always fast, with any configuration you throw at it. If you have noticeable
|
||
prompt latency when using Powerlevel10k, please
|
||
[open an issue](https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k/issues).
|
||
|
||
### Is Powerlevel10k fast to load?
|
||
|
||
Yes, provided that you are using Zsh >= 5.4.
|
||
|
||
Loading time, or time to first prompt, can be measured with the following benchmark:
|
||
|
||
```zsh
|
||
time (repeat 1000 zsh -dfis <<< 'source ~/powerlevel10k/powerlevel10k.zsh-theme')
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
*Note:* This measures time to first complete prompt. Powerlevel10k can also display a
|
||
[limited prompt](#instant-prompt) before the full-featured prompt is ready.
|
||
|
||
Running this command with `~/powerlevel10k` as the current directory on the same machine as in the
|
||
[prompt benchmark](#is-it-really-fast) takes 29 seconds (29 ms per invocation). This is about 6
|
||
times faster than powerlevel9k/master and 17 times faster than powerlevel9k/next.
|
||
|
||
### What is the relationship between Powerlevel9k and Powerlevel10k?
|
||
|
||
Powerlevel10k was forked from Powerlevel9k in March 2019 after a week-long discussion in
|
||
[powerlevel9k#1170](https://github.com/Powerlevel9k/powerlevel9k/issues/1170). Powerlevel9k was
|
||
already a mature project with large user base and release cycle measured in months. Powerlevel10k
|
||
was spun off to iterate on performance improvements and new features at much higher pace.
|
||
|
||
Powerlevel9k and Powerlevel10k are independent projects. When using one, you shouldn't install the
|
||
other. Issues should be filed against the project that you actually use. There are no individuals
|
||
that have commit rights in both repositories. All bug fixes and new features committed to
|
||
Powerlevel9k repository get ported to Powerlevel10k.
|
||
|
||
Over time, virtually all code in Powerlevel10k has been rewritten. There is currently no meaningful
|
||
overlap between the implementations of Powerlevel9k and Powerlevel10k.
|
||
|
||
Powerlevel10k is committed to maintaining backward compatibility with all configs indefinitely. This
|
||
commitment covers all configuration parameters recognized by Powerlevel9k (see
|
||
[Powerlevel9k compatibility](#powerlevel9k-compatibility)) and additional parameters that only
|
||
Powerlevel10k understands. Names of all parameters in Powerlevel10k start with `POWERLEVEL9K_` for
|
||
consistency.
|
||
|
||
### Does Powerlevel10k always render exactly the same prompt as Powerlevel9k given the same config?
|
||
|
||
Almost. There are a few differences.
|
||
|
||
- By default only `git` vcs backend is enabled in Powerlevel10k. If you need `svn` and `hg`, add
|
||
them to `POWERLEVEL9K_VCS_BACKENDS`. These backends aren't yet optimized in Powerlevel10k, so
|
||
enabling them will make prompt *very slow*.
|
||
- Powerlevel10k doesn't support `POWERLEVEL9K_VCS_SHOW_SUBMODULE_DIRTY=true`.
|
||
- Powerlevel10k strives to be bug-compatible with Powerlevel9k but not when it comes to egregious
|
||
bugs. If you accidentally rely on these bugs, your prompt will differ between Powerlevel9k and
|
||
Powerlevel10k. Some examples:
|
||
- Powerlevel9k ignores some options that are set after the theme is sourced while Powerlevel10k
|
||
respects all options. If you see different icons in Powerlevel9k and Powerlevel10k, you've
|
||
probably defined `POWERLEVEL9K_MODE` before sourcing the theme. This parameter gets ignored
|
||
by Powerlevel9k but honored by Powerlevel10k. If you want your prompt to look in Powerlevel10k
|
||
the same as in Powerlevel9k, remove `POWERLEVEL9K_MODE`.
|
||
- Powerlevel9k doesn't respect `ZLE_RPROMPT_INDENT`. As a result, right prompt in Powerlevel10k
|
||
can have an extra space at the end compared to Powerlevel9k. Set `ZLE_RPROMPT_INDENT=0` if you
|
||
don't want that space. More details in
|
||
[troubleshooting](#extra-space-without-background-on-the-right-side-of-right-prompt).
|
||
- Powerlevel9k has inconsistent spacing around icons. This was fixed in Powerlevel10k. Set
|
||
`POWERLEVEL9K_LEGACY_ICON_SPACING=true` to get the same spacing as in Powerlevel9k. More
|
||
details in [troubleshooting](#extra-or-missing-spaces-around-icons).
|
||
- There are dozens more bugs in Powerlevel9k that don't exist in Powerlevel10k.
|
||
|
||
If you notice any other changes in prompt appearance when switching from Powerlevel9k to
|
||
Powerlevel10k, please [open an issue](https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k/issues).
|
||
|
||
### What is the best prompt style in the configuration wizard?
|
||
|
||
There are as many opinions on what constitutes the best prompt as there are people. It mostly comes
|
||
down to personal preference. There are, however, a few hidden implications of different choices.
|
||
|
||
Pure style is an exact replication of [Pure Zsh theme](https://github.com/sindresorhus/pure). It
|
||
exists to ease the migration for users of this theme. Unless you are one of them, choose Lean
|
||
style over Pure.
|
||
|
||
If you want to confine prompt colors to the selected terminal color palette (say, *Solarized Dark*),
|
||
use *Rainbow*, *Lean* → *8 colors* or *Pure* → *Original*. Other styles use fixed colors and thus
|
||
look the same in any terminal color palette.
|
||
|
||
All styles except Pure have an option to use *ASCII* charset. Prompt will look less pretty but will
|
||
render correctly with all fonts and in all locales.
|
||
|
||
If you enable transient prompt, take advantage of two-line prompt. You'll get the benefit of
|
||
extra space for typing commands without the usual drawback of reduced scrollback density. Having
|
||
all commands start from the same offset is also nice.
|
||
|
||
Similarly, if you enable transient prompt, sparse prompt (with an empty line before prompt) is a
|
||
great choice.
|
||
|
||
If you are using vi keymap, choose prompt with `prompt_char` in it (shown as green `❯` in the
|
||
wizard). This symbol changes depending on vi mode: `❯`, `❮`, `V`, `▶` for insert, command, visual
|
||
and replace mode respectively. When a command fails, the symbol turns red. *Lean* style always has
|
||
`prompt_char` in it. *Rainbow* and *Classic* styles have it only in the two-line configuration
|
||
without left frame.
|
||
|
||
If you value horizontal space or prefer minimalist aesthetics:
|
||
|
||
- Use a monospace font, such as [the recommended font](#meslo-nerd-font-patched-for-powerlevel10k).
|
||
Non-monospace fonts require extra space after icons that are larger than a single column.
|
||
- Use Lean style. Compared to Classic and Rainbow, it saves two characters per prompt segment.
|
||
- Disable *current time* and *frame*.
|
||
- Use *few icons*. The extra icons enabled by the *many icons* option primarily serve decorative
|
||
function. Informative icons, such as background job indicator, will be shown either way.
|
||
|
||
*Note*: You can run configuration wizard as many times as you like. Type `p10k configure` to try new
|
||
prompt style.
|
||
|
||
### How to make Powerlevel10k look like robbyrussell Oh My Zsh theme?
|
||
|
||
Use [this config](
|
||
https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k/blob/master/config/p10k-robbyrussell.zsh).
|
||
|
||
You can either download it, save as `~/.p10k.zsh` and `source ~/.p10k.zsh` from `~/.zshrc`, or
|
||
source `p10k-robbyrussell.zsh` directly from your cloned `powerlevel10k` repository.
|
||
|
||
### Can prompts for completed commands display error status for *those* commands instead of the commands preceding them?
|
||
|
||
No. When you hit *ENTER* and the command you've typed starts running, its error status isn't yet
|
||
known, so it cannot be shown in prompt. When the command completes, the error status gets known but
|
||
it's no longer possible to update prompt for *that* command. This is why the error status for every
|
||
command is reflected in the *next* prompt.
|
||
|
||
For details, see [this post on /r/zsh](
|
||
https://www.reddit.com/r/zsh/comments/eg49ff/powerlevel10k_prompt_history_exit_code_colors/fc5huku).
|
||
|
||
### What is the minimum supported Zsh version?
|
||
|
||
Zsh 5.1 or newer should work. Fast startup requires Zsh >= 5.4.
|
||
|
||
### How were these screenshots and animated gifs created?
|
||
|
||
All screenshots and animated gifs were recorded in GNOME Terminal with
|
||
[the recommended font](#meslo-nerd-font-patched-for-powerlevel10k) and Tango Dark color palette with
|
||
custom background color (`#171A1B` instead of `#2E3436` -- twice as dark).
|
||
|
||
|
||
|
||
Syntax highlighting, where present, was provided by [zsh-syntax-highlighting](
|
||
https://github.com/zsh-users/zsh-syntax-highlighting).
|
||
|
||
### How was the recommended font created?
|
||
|
||
[The recommended font](#meslo-nerd-font-patched-for-powerlevel10k) is the product of many
|
||
individuals. Its origin is *Bitstream Vera Sans Mono*, which has given birth to *Menlo*, which in
|
||
turn has spawned *Meslo*. Finally, extra glyphs have been added to *Meslo* with scripts forked
|
||
from Nerd Fonts. The final font is released under the terms of
|
||
[Apache License](
|
||
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k-media/master/MesloLGS%20NF%20License.txt).
|
||
|
||
MesloLGS NF font can be recreated with the following command (requires `git` and `docker`):
|
||
|
||
```zsh
|
||
git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/romkatv/nerd-fonts.git
|
||
cd nerd-fonts
|
||
./build 'Meslo/S/*'
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
If everything goes well, four `ttf` files will appear in `./out`.
|
||
|
||
### How to package Powerlevel10k for distribution?
|
||
|
||
It's currently neither easy nor recommended to package and distribute Powerlevel10k. There are no
|
||
instructions you can follow that would allow you to easily update your package when new versions of
|
||
Powerlevel10k are released. This may change in the future but not soon.
|
||
|
||
## Troubleshooting
|
||
|
||
### Question mark in prompt
|
||
|
||
If it looks like a regular `?`, that's normal. It means you have untracked files in the current Git
|
||
repository. Type `git status` to see these files. You can change this symbol or disable the display
|
||
of untracked files altogether. Search for `untracked files` in `~/.p10k.zsh`.
|
||
|
||
*FAQ*: [What do different symbols in Git status mean?](
|
||
#what-do-different-symbols-in-git-status-mean)
|
||
|
||
You can also get a weird-looking question mark in your prompt if your terminal's font is missing
|
||
some glyphs. See [icons, glyphs or powerline symbols don't render](
|
||
#icons-glyphs-or-powerline-symbols-dont-render).
|
||
|
||
### Icons, glyphs or powerline symbols don't render
|
||
|
||
Restart your terminal, [install the recommended font](#meslo-nerd-font-patched-for-powerlevel10k)
|
||
and run `p10k configure`.
|
||
|
||
### Sub-pixel imperfections around powerline symbols
|
||
|
||
|
||
|
||
There are three imperfections on the screenshot. From left to right:
|
||
|
||
1. A thin blue line (a sub-pixel gap) between the content of a prompt segment and the following
|
||
powerline connection.
|
||
1. Incorrect alignment of a powerline connection and the following prompt segment. The connection
|
||
appears shifted to the right.
|
||
1. A thin red line below a powerline connection. The connection appears shifted up.
|
||
|
||
Zsh themes don't have down-to-pixel control over the terminal content. Everything you see on the
|
||
screen is made of monospace characters. A white powerline prompt segment is made of text on white
|
||
background followed by U+E0B0 (a right-pointing triangle).
|
||
|
||
|
||
|
||
If Powerlevel10k prompt has imperfections around powerline symbols, you'll see exactly the same
|
||
imperfections with all powerline themes (Agnoster, Powerlevel9k, Powerline, etc.)
|
||
|
||
There are several things you can try to deal with these imperfections:
|
||
|
||
- Try [the recommended font](#meslo-nerd-font-patched-for-powerlevel10k). If you are already using
|
||
it, switching to another font may help but is unlikely.
|
||
- Change terminal font size one point up or down. For example, in iTerm2 powerline prompt looks
|
||
perfect at font sizes 11 and 13 but breaks down at 12.
|
||
- Enable builtin powerline glyphs in terminal settings if your terminal supports it (iTerm2 does).
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- Change font hinting and/or anti-aliasing mode in the terminal settings.
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- Shift all text one pixel up/down/left/right if your terminal has an option to do so.
|
||
- Try a different terminal.
|
||
|
||
A more radical solution is to switch to prompt style without background. Type `p10k configure` and
|
||
select *Lean*. This style has a modern lightweight look. As a bonus, it doesn't suffer from
|
||
rendering imperfections that afflict powerline-style prompt.
|
||
|
||
### Error: character not in range
|
||
|
||
Type `echo '\u276F'`. If you get an error saying "zsh: character not in range", your locale
|
||
doesn't support UTF-8. You need to fix it. If you are running Zsh over SSH, see
|
||
[this](https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k/issues/153#issuecomment-518347833). If you are
|
||
running Zsh locally, Google "set UTF-8 locale in *your OS*".
|
||
|
||
### Cursor is in the wrong place
|
||
|
||
Type `echo '\u276F'`. If you get an error saying "zsh: character not in range", see the
|
||
[previous section](#zsh-character-not-in-range).
|
||
|
||
If the `echo` command prints `❯` but the cursor is still in the wrong place, install
|
||
[the recommended font](#meslo-nerd-font-patched-for-powerlevel10k) and run
|
||
`p10k configure`.
|
||
|
||
If this doesn't help, add `unset ZLE_RPROMPT_INDENT` at the bottom of `~/.zshrc`.
|
||
|
||
Still having issues? Run the following command to diagnose the problem:
|
||
|
||
```zsh
|
||
() {
|
||
emulate -L zsh
|
||
setopt err_return no_unset
|
||
local text
|
||
print -rl -- 'Select a part of your prompt from the terminal window and paste it below.' ''
|
||
read -r '?Prompt: ' text
|
||
local -i len=${(m)#text}
|
||
local frame="+-${(pl.$len..-.):-}-+"
|
||
print -lr -- $frame "| $text |" $frame
|
||
}
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
#### If the prompt line aligns with the frame
|
||
|
||
```text
|
||
+------------------------------+
|
||
| romka@adam ✓ ~/powerlevel10k |
|
||
+------------------------------+
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
If the output of the command is aligned for every part of your prompt (left and right), this
|
||
indicates a bug in the theme or your config. Use this command to diagnose it:
|
||
|
||
```zsh
|
||
print -rl -- ${(eq+)PROMPT} ${(eq+)RPROMPT}
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
Look for `%{...%}` and backslash escapes in the output. If there are any, they are the likely
|
||
culprits. Open an issue if you get stuck.
|
||
|
||
#### If the prompt line is longer than the frame
|
||
|
||
```text
|
||
+-----------------------------+
|
||
| romka@adam ✓ ~/powerlevel10k |
|
||
+-----------------------------+
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
This is usually caused by a terminal bug or misconfiguration that makes it print ambiguous-width
|
||
characters as double-width instead of single width. For example,
|
||
[this issue](https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k/issues/165).
|
||
|
||
#### If the prompt line is shorter than the frame and is mangled
|
||
|
||
```text
|
||
+------------------------------+
|
||
| romka@adam ✓~/powerlevel10k |
|
||
+------------------------------+
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
Note that this prompt is different from the original as it's missing a space after the check mark.
|
||
|
||
This can be caused by a low-level bug in macOS. See
|
||
[this issue](https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k/issues/241).
|
||
|
||
This can also happen if prompt contains glyphs designated as "wide" in the Unicode standard and your
|
||
terminal incorrectly displays them as non-wide. Terminals suffering from this limitation include
|
||
Konsole, Hyper and the integrated VSCode Terminal. The solution is to use a different terminal or
|
||
remove all wide glyphs from prompt.
|
||
|
||
#### If the prompt line is shorter than the frame and is not mangled
|
||
|
||
```text
|
||
+--------------------------------+
|
||
| romka@adam ✓ ~/powerlevel10k |
|
||
+--------------------------------+
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
This can be caused by misconfigured locale. See
|
||
[this issue](https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k/issues/251).
|
||
|
||
### Prompt wrapping around in a weird way
|
||
|
||
See [cursor is in the wrong place](#cursor-is-in-the-wrong-place).
|
||
|
||
### Right prompt is in the wrong place
|
||
|
||
See [cursor is in the wrong place](#cursor-is-in-the-wrong-place).
|
||
|
||
### Configuration wizard runs automatically every time Zsh is started
|
||
|
||
When Powerlevel10k starts, it automatically runs `p10k configure` if no `POWERLEVEL9K_*`
|
||
parameters are defined. Based on your prompt style choices, the configuration wizard creates
|
||
`~/.p10k.zsh` with a bunch of `POWERLEVEL9K_*` parameters in it and adds a line to `~/.zshrc` to
|
||
source this file. The next time you start Zsh, the configuration wizard shouldn't run automatically.
|
||
If it does, this means the evaluation of `~/.zshrc` terminates prematurely before it reaches the
|
||
line that sources `~/.p10k.zsh`. This most often happens due to syntax errors in `~/.zshrc`. These
|
||
errors get hidden by the configuration wizard screen, so you don't notice them. When you exit
|
||
configuration wizard, look for error messages. You can also use
|
||
`POWERLEVEL9K_DISABLE_CONFIGURATION_WIZARD=true zsh` to start Zsh without automatically running the
|
||
configuration wizard. Once you can see the errors, fix `~/.zshrc` to get rid of them.
|
||
|
||
### Some prompt styles are missing from the configuration wizard
|
||
|
||
If Zsh version is below 5.7.1 or `COLORTERM` environment variable is neither `24bit` nor
|
||
`truecolor`, configuration wizard won't offer Pure style with Snazzy color scheme. *Fix*: Install
|
||
Zsh >= 5.7.1 and use a terminal with truecolor support. Verify with `print -P '%F{#ff0000}red%f'`.
|
||
|
||
If the terminal can display fewer than 256 colors, configuration wizard preselects Lean style with
|
||
8 colors. All other styles require at least 256 colors. *Fix*: Use a terminal with 256 color support
|
||
and make sure that `TERM` environment variable is set correctly. Verify with
|
||
`print $terminfo[colors]`.
|
||
|
||
If there is no UTF-8 locale on the system, configuration wizard won't offer prompt styles that use
|
||
Unicode characters. *Fix*: Install a UTF-8 locale. Verify with `locale -a`.
|
||
|
||
When a UTF-8 locale is available, the first few questions asked by the configuration wizard assess
|
||
capabilities of the terminal font. If your answers indicate that some glyphs don't render correctly,
|
||
configuration wizard won't offer prompt styles that use them. *Fix*: Restart your terminal and
|
||
install [the recommended font](#meslo-nerd-font-patched-for-powerlevel10k). Verify by running
|
||
`p10k configure` and checking that all glyphs render correctly.
|
||
|
||
The minimum screen size at which configuration wizard can function is 55 columns by 21 lines.
|
||
However, not all prompt styles are offered at such small screen size as there is simply not enough
|
||
space to present them. *Fix*: Resize your terminal to at least 84 columns by 25 lines prior to
|
||
running `p10k configure`. Verify with `print ${COLUMNS}x${LINES}`.
|
||
|
||
### Cannot install the recommended font
|
||
|
||
Once you download [the recommended font](#meslo-nerd-font-patched-for-powerlevel10k),
|
||
you can install it just like any other font. Google "how to install fonts on *your OS*".
|
||
|
||
### Extra or missing spaces in prompt compared to Powerlevel9k
|
||
|
||
tl;dr: Add `ZLE_RPROMPT_INDENT=0` and `POWERLEVEL9K_LEGACY_ICON_SPACING=true` to `~/.zshrc` to get
|
||
the same prompt spacing as in Powerlevel9k.
|
||
|
||
When using Powerlevel10k with a Powerlevel9k config, you might get additional spaces in prompt here
|
||
and there. These come in two flavors.
|
||
|
||
#### Extra space without background on the right side of right prompt
|
||
|
||
tl;dr: Add `ZLE_RPROMPT_INDENT=0` to `~/.zshrc` to get rid of that space.
|
||
|
||
From [Zsh documentation](
|
||
http://zsh.sourceforge.net/Doc/Release/Parameters.html#index-ZLE_005fRPROMPT_005fINDENT):
|
||
|
||
> `ZLE_RPROMPT_INDENT <S>`
|
||
>
|
||
> If set, used to give the indentation between the right hand side of the right prompt in the line
|
||
> editor as given by `RPS1` or `RPROMPT` and the right hand side of the screen. If not set, the
|
||
> value `1` is used.
|
||
>
|
||
> Typically this will be used to set the value to `0` so that the prompt appears flush with the
|
||
> right hand side of the screen.
|
||
|
||
Powerlevel10k respects this parameter. If you set `ZLE_RPROMPT_INDENT=1` (or leave it unset, which
|
||
is the same thing as setting it to `1`), you'll get an empty space to the right of right prompt. If
|
||
you set `ZLE_RPROMPT_INDENT=0`, your prompt will go to the edge of the terminal. This is how it
|
||
works in every theme except Powerlevel9k.
|
||
|
||
|
||
|
||
Powerlevel9k issue: [powerlevel9k#1292](https://github.com/Powerlevel9k/powerlevel9k/issues/1292).
|
||
It's been fixed in the development branch of Powerlevel9k but the fix hasn't yet made it to
|
||
`master`.
|
||
|
||
Add `ZLE_RPROMPT_INDENT=0` to `~/.zshrc` to get the same spacing on the right edge of prompt as in
|
||
Powerlevel9k.
|
||
|
||
*Note:* Several versions of Zsh have bugs that get triggered when you set `ZLE_RPROMPT_INDENT=0`.
|
||
Powerlevel10k can work around these bugs when using powerline prompt style. If you notice visual
|
||
artifacts in prompt, or wrong cursor position, try removing `ZLE_RPROMPT_INDENT` from `~/.zshrc`.
|
||
|
||
#### Extra or missing spaces around icons
|
||
|
||
tl;dr: Add `POWERLEVEL9K_LEGACY_ICON_SPACING=true` to `~/.zshrc` to get the same spacing around
|
||
icons as in Powerlevel9k.
|
||
|
||
Spacing around icons in Powerlevel9k is inconsistent.
|
||
|
||
|
||
|
||
This inconsistency is a constant source of annoyance, so it was fixed in Powerlevel10k. You can add
|
||
`POWERLEVEL9K_LEGACY_ICON_SPACING=true` to `~/.zshrc` to get the same spacing around icons as in
|
||
Powerlevel9k.
|
||
|
||
*Note:* It's not a good idea to define `POWERLEVEL9K_LEGACY_ICON_SPACING` when using
|
||
`p10k configure`.
|
||
|
||
### Weird things happen after typing `source ~/.zshrc`
|
||
|
||
It's almost always a bad idea to run `source ~/.zshrc`, whether you are using Powerlevel10k or not.
|
||
This command may result in random errors, misbehaving code and progressive slowdown of Zsh.
|
||
|
||
If you've made changes to `~/.zshrc` or to files sourced by it, restart Zsh to apply them. The most
|
||
reliable way to do this is to type `exit` and then start a new Zsh session. You can also use
|
||
`exec zsh`. While not exactly equivalent to complete Zsh restart, this command is much more reliable
|
||
than `source ~/.zshrc`.
|
||
|
||
### Transient prompt stops working after some time
|
||
|
||
See [weird things happen after typing `source ~/.zshrc`](
|
||
#weird-things-happen-after-typing-source-zshrc).
|
||
|
||
### Cannot make Powerlevel10k work with my plugin manager
|
||
|
||
If the [installation instructions](#installation) didn't work for you, try disabling your current
|
||
theme (so that you end up with no theme) and then installing Powerlevel10k manually.
|
||
|
||
1. Disable the current theme in your framework / plugin manager.
|
||
|
||
- **oh-my-zsh:** Open `~/.zshrc` and remove the line that sets `ZSH_THEME`. It might look like this:
|
||
`ZSH_THEME="powerlevel9k/powerlevel9k"`.
|
||
- **zplug:** Open `~/.zshrc` and remove the `zplug` command that refers to your current theme. For
|
||
example, if you are currently using Powerlevel9k, look for
|
||
`zplug bhilburn/powerlevel9k, use:powerlevel9k.zsh-theme`.
|
||
- **prezto:** Open `~/.zpreztorc` and put `zstyle :prezto:module:prompt theme off` in it. Remove
|
||
any other command that sets `theme` such as `zstyle :prezto:module:prompt theme powerlevel9k`.
|
||
- **antigen:** Open `~/.zshrc` and remove the line that sets `antigen theme`. It might look like
|
||
this: `antigen theme powerlevel9k/powerlevel9k`.
|
||
|
||
2. Install Powerlevel10k manually.
|
||
|
||
```zsh
|
||
git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k.git ~/powerlevel10k
|
||
echo 'source ~/powerlevel10k/powerlevel10k.zsh-theme' >>! ~/.zshrc
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
This method of installation won't make anything slower or otherwise sub-par.
|
||
|
||
### Directory is difficult to see in prompt when using Rainbow style
|
||
|
||
In Rainbow style the current working directory is shown with bright white text on blue background.
|
||
The white is fixed and always looks the same but the appearance of "blue" is defined by your
|
||
terminal color palette. If it's very light, it may be difficult to see white text on it.
|
||
|
||
There are several ways to fix this.
|
||
|
||
- Type `p10k configure` and choose a more readable prompt style.
|
||
- [Change terminal color palette](#change-the-color-palette-used-by-your-terminal). Try Tango Dark
|
||
or Solarized Dark, or change just the "blue" color.
|
||
- [Change directory background and/or foreground color](#set-colors-through-Powerlevel10k-configuration-parameters).
|
||
The parameters you are looking for are called `POWERLEVEL9K_DIR_BACKGROUND`,
|
||
`POWERLEVEL9K_DIR_FOREGROUND`, `POWERLEVEL9K_DIR_SHORTENED_FOREGROUND`,
|
||
`POWERLEVEL9K_DIR_ANCHOR_FOREGROUND` and `POWERLEVEL9K_DIR_ANCHOR_BOLD`. You can find them in
|
||
in `~/.p10k.zsh`.
|
||
|
||
### Horrific mess when resizing terminal window
|
||
|
||
When you resize terminal window horizontally back and forth a few times, you might see this ugly
|
||
picture.
|
||
|
||
|
||
|
||
tl;dr: This is a bug in Zsh that isn't specific to Powerlevel10k. See [mitigation](#mitigation).
|
||
|
||
#### Zsh bug
|
||
|
||
This issue is caused by a bug in Zsh that gets triggered when the vertical distance between the
|
||
start of the current prompt and the cursor (henceforth `VD`) changes when the terminal window is
|
||
resized. This bug is not specific to Powerlevel10k.
|
||
|
||
When a terminal window gets shrunk horizontally, there are two ways for a terminal to handle long
|
||
lines that no longer fit: *reflow* or *truncate*.
|
||
|
||
Terminal content before shrinking:
|
||
|
||
|
||
|
||
Terminal reflows text when shrinking:
|
||
|
||
|
||
|
||
Terminal truncates text when shrinking:
|
||
|
||
|
||
|
||
Reflowing strategy can change the height of terminal content. If such content happens to be between
|
||
the start of the current prompt and the cursor, Zsh will print prompt on the wrong line. Truncation
|
||
strategy never changes the height of terminal content, so it doesn't trigger this bug in Zsh.
|
||
|
||
Let's see how the bug plays out in slow motion. We'll start by launching `zsh -df` and pasting
|
||
the following code:
|
||
|
||
```zsh
|
||
function pause() { read -s }
|
||
functions -M pause 0
|
||
|
||
reset
|
||
print -l {1..3}
|
||
setopt prompt_subst
|
||
PROMPT=$'${$((pause()))+}left>${(pl.$((COLUMNS-12))..-.)}<right\n> '
|
||
```
|
||
|
||
When `PROMPT` gets expanded, it calls `pause` to let us observe the state of the terminal. Here's
|
||
the initial state:
|
||
|
||
|
||
|
||
Zsh keeps track of the cursor position relative to the start of the current prompt. In this case it
|
||
knows that the cursor is one line below. When we shrink the terminal window, it looks like this:
|
||
|
||
|
||
|
||
At this point the terminal sends `SIGWINCH` to Zsh to notify it about changes in the terminal
|
||
dimensions. Note that this signal is sent *after* the content of the terminal has been reflown.
|
||
|
||
When Zsh receives `SIGWINCH`, it attempts to erase the current prompt and print it anew. It goes to
|
||
the position where it *thinks* the current prompt is -- one line above the cursor (!) -- erases all
|
||
terminal content that follows and prints reexpanded prompt there. However, after resizing prompt is
|
||
no longer one line above the cursor. It's two lines above! Zsh ends up printing new prompt one line
|
||
too low.
|
||
|
||
|
||
|
||
In this case we ended up with unwanted junk content because `VD` has *increased*. When you make
|
||
terminal window wider, `VD` can also *decrease*, which would result in the new prompt being printed
|
||
higher than intended, potentially erasing useful content in the process.
|
||
|
||
Here are a few more examples where shrinking terminal window increased `VD`.
|
||
|
||
Simple one-line left prompt with right prompt. No `prompt_subst`. Note that the cursor is below the
|
||
prompt line (hit *ESC-ENTER* to get it there).
|
||
|
||
|
||
|
||
Simple one-line left prompt. No `prompt_subst`, no right prompt. Here `VD` is bound to increase
|
||
upon terminal shrinking due to the command line wrapping around.
|
||
|
||
|
||
|
||
#### Zsh patch
|
||
|
||
The bug described above has been fixed in [this branch](
|
||
https://github.com/romkatv/zsh/tree/fix-winchanged). The idea behind the fix is to use `sc` (save
|
||
cursor) terminal capability before printing prompt and `rc` (restore cursor) to move cursor back
|
||
to the same position when prompt needs to be refreshed.
|
||
|
||
*Note*: The patch doesn't work on Alacritty. On the plus side, it doesn't make things worse.
|
||
|
||
There are two alternative approaches to fixing the bug that may seem to work at first glance but in
|
||
fact don't:
|
||
|
||
- Instead of `sc`, use `u7` terminal capability to query the current cursor position and then `cup`
|
||
to go back to it. This doesn't work because the absolute position of the start of the current
|
||
prompt changes when text gets reflown.
|
||
- Recompute `VD` based on new terminal dimensions before attempting to refresh prompt. This doesn't
|
||
work because Zsh doesn't know whether terminal reflows text or truncates it. If Zsh could somehow
|
||
know that the terminal reflows text, this approach still wouldn't work on terminals that
|
||
continuously reflow text and rapid-fire `SIGWINCH` when the window is being resized. In such
|
||
environment real terminal dimensions go out of sync with what Zsh thinks the dimensions are.
|
||
|
||
There is no ETA for the patch making its way into upstream Zsh. See [discussion](
|
||
https://www.zsh.org/mla/workers//2019/msg00561.html).
|
||
|
||
#### Mitigation
|
||
|
||
There are a few mitigation options for this issue.
|
||
|
||
- Apply [the patch](#zsh-patch) and [rebuild Zsh from source](
|
||
https://github.com/zsh-users/zsh/blob/master/INSTALL). It won't help if you are using Alacritty.
|
||
- Disable text reflowing on window resize in terminal settings. If your terminal doesn't have this
|
||
setting, try a different terminal.
|
||
- Avoid long lines between the start of prompt and cursor.
|
||
1. Disable ruler with `POWERLEVEL9K_SHOW_RULER=false`.
|
||
1. Disable prompt connection with `POWERLEVEL9K_MULTILINE_FIRST_PROMPT_GAP_CHAR=' '`.
|
||
1. Disable right frame with `POWERLEVEL9K_MULTILINE_FIRST_PROMPT_SUFFIX=` and
|
||
`POWERLEVEL9K_MULTILINE_NEWLINE_PROMPT_SUFFIX=` and
|
||
`POWERLEVEL9K_MULTILINE_LAST_PROMPT_SUFFIX=`.
|
||
1. Remove all elements from `POWERLEVEL9K_RIGHT_PROMPT_ELEMENTS`. Right prompt on the last prompt
|
||
line will cause resizing issues only when the cursor is below it. This isn't very common, so
|
||
you might want to keep some elements in `POWERLEVEL9K_RIGHT_PROMPT_ELEMENTS` provided that
|
||
none of them are succeeded by `newline`.
|
||
|
||
### Icons cut off in Konsole
|
||
|
||
When using Konsole with a non-monospace font, icons may be cut off on the right side. Here
|
||
"non-monospace" refers to any font with glyphs wider than a single column, or wider than two columns
|
||
for glyphs designated as "wide" in the Unicode standard.
|
||
|
||
|
||
|
||
The last line on the screenshot shows a cut off Arch Linux logo.
|
||
|
||
There are several mitigation options for this issue.
|
||
|
||
1. Use a different terminal. Konsole is the only terminal that exhibits this behavior.
|
||
2. Use a monospace font.
|
||
3. Manually add an extra space after the icon that gets cut off. For example, if the content of
|
||
`os_icon` prompt segment gets cut off, open `~/.p10k.zsh`, search for
|
||
`POWERLEVEL9K_OS_ICON_CONTENT_EXPANSION` and change it as follows:
|
||
```zsh
|
||
typeset -g POWERLEVEL9K_OS_ICON_CONTENT_EXPANSION='${P9K_CONTENT} ' # extra space at the end
|
||
```
|
||
4. Use a different icon that is monospace. For example, if Arch Linux logo gets cut off, add
|
||
the following parameter to `~/.p10k.zsh`:
|
||
```zsh
|
||
typeset -g POWERLEVEL9K_LINUX_ARCH_ICON='Arch' # plain "Arch" in place of a logo
|
||
```
|
||
5. Disable the display of the icon that gets cut off. For example, if the content of
|
||
`os_icon` prompt segment gets cut off, open `~/.p10k.zsh` and remove `os_icon` from
|
||
`POWERLEVEL9K_LEFT_PROMPT_ELEMENTS` and `POWERLEVEL9K_RIGHT_PROMPT_ELEMENTS`.
|
||
|
||
*Note*: [Non-monospace fonts are not officially supported by Konsole](
|
||
https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=418553#c5).
|
||
|
||
### Arch Linux logo has a dot in the bottom right corner
|
||
|
||
|
||
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Some fonts have this incorrect dotted icon in bold typeface. There are two ways to fix this issue.
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1. Use a font with a correct Arch Linux logo in bold typeface. For example,
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[the recommended Powerlevel10k font](#meslo-nerd-font-patched-for-powerlevel10k).
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2. Display the icon in regular (non-bold) typeface. To do this, open `~/.p10k.zsh`, search for
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`POWERLEVEL9K_OS_ICON_CONTENT_EXPANSION` and remove `%B` from its value.
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```zsh
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typeset -g POWERLEVEL9K_OS_ICON_CONTENT_EXPANSION='${P9K_CONTENT}' # not bold
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```
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## Table of contents
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- [Features](#features)
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- [Configuration wizard](#configuration-wizard)
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- [Uncompromising performance](#uncompromising-performance)
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- [Powerlevel9k compatibility](#powerlevel9k-compatibility)
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- [Pure compatibility](#pure-compatibility)
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- [Instant prompt](#instant-prompt)
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- [Show on command](#show-on-command)
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- [Transient prompt](#transient-prompt)
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- [Current directory that just works](#current-directory-that-just-works)
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- [Extremely customizable](#extremely-customizable)
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- [Batteries included](#batteries-included)
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- [Extensible](#extensible)
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- [Installation](#installation)
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- [Manual](#manual)
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- [Oh My Zsh](#oh-my-zsh)
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- [Prezto](#prezto)
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- [Zim](#zim)
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- [Antibody](#antibody)
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- [Antigen](#antigen)
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- [Zplug](#zplug)
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- [Zgen](#zgen)
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- [Zplugin](#zplugin)
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- [Zinit](#zinit)
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- [Homebrew](#homebrew)
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- [Arch Linux](#arch-linux)
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- [Configuration](#configuration)
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- [For new users](#for-new-users)
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- [For Powerlevel9k users](#for-powerlevel9k-users)
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- [Fonts](#fonts)
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- [Meslo Nerd Font patched for Powerlevel10k](#meslo-nerd-font-patched-for-powerlevel10k)
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- [Automatic font installation](#automatic-font-installation)
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- [Manual font installation](#manual-font-installation)
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- [Try it in Docker](#try-it-in-docker)
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- [License](#license)
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- [FAQ](#faq)
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- [How do I update Powerlevel10k?](#how-do-i-update-powerlevel10k)
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- [How do I uninstall Powerlevel10k?](#how-do-i-uninstall-powerlevel10k)
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- [Where can I ask for help and report bugs?](#where-can-i-ask-for-help-and-report-bugs)
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- [Which aspects of shell and terminal does Powerlevel10k affect?](#which-aspects-of-shell-and-terminal-does-powerlevel10k-affect)
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- [I'm using Powerlevel9k with Oh My Zsh. How do I migrate?](#im-using-powerlevel9k-with-oh-my-zsh-how-do-i-migrate)
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- [Is it really fast?](#is-it-really-fast)
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- [How do I enable instant prompt?](#how-do-i-enable-instant-prompt)
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- [What do different symbols in Git status mean?](#what-do-different-symbols-in-git-status-mean)
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- [How do I change the format of Git status?](#how-do-i-change-the-format-of-git-status)
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- [Why is Git status from `$HOME/.git` not displayed in prompt?](#why-is-git-status-from-homegit-not-displayed-in-prompt)
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- [Why does Git status sometimes appear grey and then gets colored after a short period of time?](#why-does-git-status-sometimes-appear-grey-and-then-gets-colored-after-a-short-period-of-time)
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- [How do I add username and/or hostname to prompt?](#how-do-i-add-username-andor-hostname-to-prompt)
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- [Why some prompt segments appear and disappear as I'm typing?](#why-some-prompt-segments-appear-and-disappear-as-im-typing)
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- [How do I change prompt colors?](#how-do-i-change-prompt-colors)
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- [Why does Powerlevel10k spawn extra processes?](#why-does-powerlevel10k-spawn-extra-processes)
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- [Are there configuration options that make Powerlevel10k slow?](#are-there-configuration-options-that-make-powerlevel10k-slow)
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- [Is Powerlevel10k fast to load?](#is-powerlevel10k-fast-to-load)
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- [What is the relationship between Powerlevel9k and Powerlevel10k?](#what-is-the-relationship-between-powerlevel9k-and-powerlevel10k)
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- [Does Powerlevel10k always render exactly the same prompt as Powerlevel9k given the same config?](#does-powerlevel10k-always-render-exactly-the-same-prompt-as-powerlevel9k-given-the-same-config)
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- [What is the best prompt style in the configuration wizard?](#what-is-the-best-prompt-style-in-the-configuration-wizard)
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- [How to make Powerlevel10k look like robbyrussell Oh My Zsh theme?](#how-to-make-powerlevel10k-look-like-robbyrussell-oh-my-zsh-theme)
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- [Can prompts for completed commands display error status for *those* commands instead of the commands preceding them?](#can-prompts-for-completed-commands-display-error-status-for-those-commands-instead-of-the-commands-preceding-them)
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- [What is the minimum supported Zsh version?](#what-is-the-minimum-supported-zsh-version)
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- [How were these screenshots and animated gifs created?](#how-were-these-screenshots-and-animated-gifs-created)
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- [How was the recommended font created?](#how-was-the-recommended-font-created)
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- [How to package Powerlevel10k for distribution?](#how-to-package-powerlevel10k-for-distribution)
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- [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
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- [Question mark in prompt](#question-mark-in-prompt)
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- [Icons, glyphs or powerline symbols don't render](#icons-glyphs-or-powerline-symbols-dont-render)
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- [Sub-pixel imperfections around powerline symbols](#sub-pixel-imperfections-around-powerline-symbols)
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||
- [Error: character not in range](#error-character-not-in-range)
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||
- [Cursor is in the wrong place](#cursor-is-in-the-wrong-place)
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||
- [Prompt wrapping around in a weird way](#prompt-wrapping-around-in-a-weird-way)
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||
- [Right prompt is in the wrong place](#right-prompt-is-in-the-wrong-place)
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||
- [Configuration wizard runs automatically every time Zsh is started](#configuration-wizard-runs-automatically-every-time-zsh-is-started)
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||
- [Some prompt styles are missing from the configuration wizard](#some-prompt-styles-are-missing-from-the-configuration-wizard)
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||
- [Cannot install the recommended font](#cannot-install-the-recommended-font)
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||
- [Extra or missing spaces in prompt compared to Powerlevel9k](#extra-or-missing-spaces-in-prompt-compared-to-powerlevel9k)
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||
- [Extra space without background on the right side of right prompt](#extra-space-without-background-on-the-right-side-of-right-prompt)
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||
- [Extra or missing spaces around icons](#extra-or-missing-spaces-around-icons)
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||
- [Weird things happen after typing `source ~/.zshrc`](#weird-things-happen-after-typing-source-zshrc)
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||
- [Transient prompt stops working after some time](#transient-prompt-stops-working-after-some-time)
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||
- [Cannot make Powerlevel10k work with my plugin manager](#cannot-make-powerlevel10k-work-with-my-plugin-manager)
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- [Directory is difficult to see in prompt when using Rainbow style](#directory-is-difficult-to-see-in-prompt-when-using-rainbow-style)
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- [Horrific mess when resizing terminal window](#horrific-mess-when-resizing-terminal-window)
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||
- [Icons cut off in Konsole](#icons-cut-off-in-konsole)
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||
- [Arch Linux logo has a dot in the bottom right corner](#arch-linux-logo-has-a-dot-in-the-bottom-right-corner)
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