alien
An asynchronous, customizable Zsh prompt theme with modular sections and color schemes.
What is alien?
Alien is an asynchronous Zsh prompt theme that displays shell information in a modular, customizable layout. It solves the problem of slow or blocking prompts by rendering sections like Git status and battery levels in the background, ensuring a responsive terminal experience. The theme supports multiple color schemes and detailed configuration for sections, versions, and symbols.
Zsh users who want a fast, feature-rich, and highly customizable shell prompt, particularly developers who work with version control systems and multiple programming language runtimes.
Developers choose Alien for its asynchronous performance, which prevents prompt lag, and its extensive customization options that allow tailoring the prompt's appearance and information display to precise needs without sacrificing speed.
Overview
An asynchronous zsh prompt
Use Cases
Best For
- Zsh users seeking a non-blocking prompt with Git integration
- Customizing terminal prompts with battery and exit code displays
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