Question 1

How do I install k on macOS to get human readable file sizes?

Accepted Answer

First, install k using a zsh plugin manager or manually clone the repository. Then, install GNU coreutils via Homebrew with 'brew install coreutils' to get 'gnumfmt', which k uses for the '-h' flag to display human-readable sizes.

Question 2

k vs exa: which is better for git integration in terminal listings?

Accepted Answer

k focuses specifically on git status display with color-coded file sizes and aging dates, making it lightweight for git-centric needs. Exa offers more features like tree views, icons, and extended attributes, so choose k for simplicity or exa for a fuller alternative.

Question 3

Can I use k with bash instead of zsh?

Accepted Answer

No, k is a zsh-only script and plugin, as stated in the README. It relies on zsh-specific features and integrations, so it won't work with bash or other shells without significant modification.

Question 4

How to change the color schemes in k?

Accepted Answer

k does not provide built-in configuration for color schemes; the colors are fixed based on file size and age. To customize colors, you would need to modify the source code directly, which isn't documented and requires technical knowledge.

Question 5

Does k slow down terminal listings in large directories?

Accepted Answer

k adds git status checks and color processing, which might introduce slight overhead in large directories, though it uses optimized git commands from the zsh pure theme. For very large repos, performance could be affected compared to plain 'ls'.

Question 6

How to uninstall k from my zsh setup?

Accepted Answer

If installed via a plugin manager, remove the corresponding line from your '.zshrc' and delete the plugin files. For manual installation, remove the 'source' line from '.zshrc' and delete the cloned repository directory.

Question 7

What are the minimum git and zsh versions for k?

Accepted Answer

k requires zsh 4.3.11 and Git 1.7.2, as specified in the README. Older versions may not support all features, so ensure your system meets these requirements for proper functionality.

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