diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 2c3f2a2d..0d8adb49 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,3 +1,29 @@ + + +**Table of Contents** *generated with [DocToc](https://github.com/thlorenz/doctoc)* + +- [powerlevel9k Theme for Oh-My-Zsh](#powerlevel9k-theme-for-oh-my-zsh) + - [Features](#features) + - [Installation](#installation) + - [Install Powerline Fonts](#install-powerline-fonts) + - [Install Powerlevel9k](#install-powerlevel9k) + - [Segment Customization](#segment-customization) + - [The AWS Profile Segment](#the-aws-profile-segment) + - [The 'context' Segment](#the-context-segment) + - [Test ratio](#test-ratio) + - [The 'time' segment](#the-time-segment) + - [The 'vcs' Segment](#the-vcs-segment) + - [Symbols](#symbols) + - [Styling](#styling) + - [Fonts](#fonts) + - [Double-Lined Prompt](#double-lined-prompt) + - [Light Color Theme](#light-color-theme) + - [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting) + - [Gaps Between Segments](#gaps-between-segments) + - [Contributions / Bugs / Contact](#contributions--bugs--contact) + + + ## powerlevel9k Theme for Oh-My-Zsh This is a theme for [Oh-My-Zsh](https://github.com/robbyrussell/oh-my-zsh). This @@ -40,8 +66,9 @@ Here are some screenshots of `powerlevel9k` with default settings: ### Installation -There are two things you need to make this theme work correctly: Powerline -fonts, and the theme itself. +You just need to install the theme and set `POWERLEVEL9K_MODE='compatible'` +to join the experience. If you want to customize your experience even further +read the chapter about "[fonts](#fonts)" or about "[segment customization](#segment-customization)". #### Install Powerline Fonts First, you need to install Powerline Fonts. You can find the [installation @@ -158,6 +185,25 @@ The `vcs` segment uses various symbols to tell you the state of your repository: You can configure the look and feel of your prompt easily with some built-in options. +#### Fonts + +If you set `POWERLEVEL9K_MODE='compatible'` you just get a little glimpse of +the beauty of this theme. + +To get nicer Icons you need to install a [powerline-patched](https://github.com/Lokaltog/powerline-fonts) font. +In your Terminal you need to select this font and in your `~/.zshrc` you need +to set `POWERLEVEL9K_MODE='powerline-patched'`. +Screenshot: +![](http://bhilburn.org/content/images/2015/01/pl9k-improved.png) + +If even these Icons did not impress you, have a look at `POWERLEVEL9K_MODE='awesome-patched'`. +For this mode, you have to install a [awesome-patched](https://github.com/gabrielelana/awesome-terminal-fonts/tree/patching-strategy/patched) font and set the according mode. +Screenshot: +![](https://cloud.githubusercontent.com/assets/1544760/7959660/67612918-09fb-11e5-9ef2-2308363c3c51.png) + +If you prefer segements as rectangles, just set `POWERLEVEL9K_MODE='flat'`, but +beware: You still need a [awesome-patched](https://github.com/gabrielelana/awesome-terminal-fonts/tree/patching-strategy/patched) font. + #### Double-Lined Prompt By default, `powerlevel9k` is a single-lined prompt. If you would like to have