Question 1

How to install lambda pure with oh-my-zsh?

Accepted Answer

Symlink lambda-pure.zsh to ~/.oh-my-zsh/custom/themes/lambda-pure.zsh-theme and set ZSH_THEME='lambda-pure' in your .zshrc. The README provides specific steps for seamless integration with popular ZSH frameworks.

Question 2

Lambda pure vs original pure prompt – what's the difference?

Accepted Answer

λ Pure is a fork of Pure that adds Node.js version display and uses the λ symbol, while maintaining the async design. It's tailored more for Node.js developers, whereas Pure is more general-purpose.

Question 3

How to change the prompt symbol in lambda pure?

Accepted Answer

Set the PURE_PROMPT_SYMBOL environment variable in your .zshrc to customize the symbol, as documented in the options section. For example, PURE_PROMPT_SYMBOL='>' will replace the default λ.

Question 4

Does lambda pure slow down my terminal?

Accepted Answer

No, it's designed for speed with asynchronous checks to prevent lag. However, in very large git repos, you might experience delays if PURE_GIT_DELAY_DIRTY_CHECK is set high, but this is configurable.

Question 5

Can I use lambda pure without Node.js?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can disable the Node.js display by setting PURE_NODE_ENABLED=0. The prompt will still show git status and other features, making it functional for non-Node.js environments.

Question 6

Lambda pure or starship – which is better for customization?

Accepted Answer

Starship offers more cross-shell features and extensive theming, while λ Pure is minimal and ZSH-specific. Choose λ Pure for a lightweight, async-focused prompt, or Starship for broader language support and configurability.

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