From 2a788892434b2d5d19fb6f0f41930e06fcc47cf1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: romkatv Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 16:03:18 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] start doc overhaul --- README.md | 53 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 52 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ff998721..9f92bd69 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -7,10 +7,11 @@ Powerlevel10k can be used as a [fast](#is-it-really-fast) drop-in replacement fo [Powerlevel9k](https://github.com/bhilburn/powerlevel9k). When given the same configuration options it will generate the same prompt. -![Powerlevel10k](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k/master/powerlevel10k.png) +![Powerlevel10k](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k-media/master/prompt-styles.png) ## Table of Contents +1. [Features](#features) 1. [Installation](#installation) 1. [Manual](#manual) 1. [Oh My Zsh](#oh-my-zsh) @@ -52,6 +53,56 @@ it will generate the same prompt. 1. [I cannot make Powerlevel10k work with my plugin manager. Help!](#i-cannot-make-powerlevel10k-work-with-my-plugin-manager-help) 1. [What is the minimum supported zsh version?](#what-is-the-minimum-supported-zsh-version) +## Features + +### Configuration wizard + +Type `p10k configure` to access the builtin configuration wizard right from your terminal. + +![Powerlevel10k Configuration Wizard]( + https://raw.githubusercontent.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k-media/master/configuration-wizard.gif) + +Configuration wizard creates `~/.p10k.zsh` based on your preferences. Additional prompt +customization can be done by editing this file. It has many comments to help you navigate through +configuration options. + +### Unparalleled performance + +When you hit *ENTER*, the next prompt appears instantly. There is never prompt lag when using +Powerlevel10k: not when you work on Linux Git repository, or have 100,000 files in the current +directory, or use Cygwin on Raspberry Pi, or enable 50 prompt segments that fill four full prompt +lines on both sides of the screen. Powerlevel10k prompt is always blazingly fast, no matter what. + +![Powerlevel10k Performance]( + https://raw.githubusercontent.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k-media/master/performance.png) + +### Powerlevel9k compatibility + +Powerlevel10k understands all Powerlevel9k configuration parameters. + +![Powerlevel10k Compatibility with 9k]( + https://raw.githubusercontent.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k-media/master/p9k-compatibility.gif) + +If you are currently using Powerlevel9k, you can switch to Powerlevel10k in just a few seconds. +All your `POWERLEVEL9K` configuration parameters will still work. Prompt will look the same as +before but it will be *much* faster. + +How to switch to Powerlevel10k if you are using Powerlevel9k with Oh My Zsh: + +1. Clone powerlevel10k repository. +2. Replace `ZSH_THEME="powerlevel9k/powerlevel9k"` with `ZSH_THEME="powerlevel10k/powerlevel10k"` +3. Restart Zsh. + +```zsh +git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k.git $ZSH_CUSTOM/themes/powerlevel10k +sed 's/powerlevel9k/powerlevel10k/g' -i ~/.zshrc +exec zsh +``` + +Optional: Type `p10k configure` and explore exlusive Powerlevel10k prompt styles. + +### Pure emulation + ## Installation ### Manual