Question 1

How do I change the colors in bash-powerline?

Accepted Answer

You need to edit the bash-powerline.sh script directly, as the README mentions hacking your own colorscheme. It's straightforward but requires Bash scripting knowledge and manual updates.

Question 2

bash-powerline vs powerline-shell: which is better?

Accepted Answer

Choose bash-powerline for maximum speed and no dependencies in pure Bash; opt for powerline-shell if you need more features, cross-shell support, or prefer Python-based extensibility.

Question 3

Can I use bash-powerline with Zsh?

Accepted Answer

No, bash-powerline is specifically for Bash. For Zsh, the author provides a separate project called zsh-powerline, tailored for that shell environment.

Question 4

How to add battery status to bash-powerline?

Accepted Answer

bash-powerline doesn't support battery status out of the box. You'd have to modify the script to incorporate system commands for battery info, which requires advanced Bash scripting and manual integration.

Question 5

Why is my bash-powerline prompt slow sometimes?

Accepted Answer

bash-powerline is optimized for speed using Bash builtins, but delays can occur if your system is resource-constrained or if other .bashrc commands interfere. Check for background processes or script conflicts.

Question 6

Is bash-powerline compatible with tmux?

Accepted Answer

It works in tmux sessions since it's a Bash prompt, but for tmux-specific status bars, you might need to manually integrate or look at deprecated projects like tmux-powerline.

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