Question 1

How to install Pure prompt on Fish shell?

Accepted Answer

First, install Fish shell version 3 or higher. Then, use the Fisher plugin manager with the command 'fisher install pure-fish/pure'. The README provides step-by-step instructions for setup.

Question 2

Pure vs Starship: which is better for Fish shell?

Accepted Answer

Pure is a Fish-native port focusing on minimalism and deep Fish integration, while Starship is a cross-shell prompt with Rust-based performance and extensive theming. Choose Pure for Fish-specific simplicity, or Starship for consistency across shells.

Question 3

How to configure Pure for async Git updates?

Accepted Answer

You need to install and set up the fish-async-prompt plugin alongside Pure. Refer to the documentation for detailed steps on enabling async updates to improve prompt responsiveness without blocking.

Question 4

Does Pure work inside Docker containers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Pure has container detection features for Docker, Podman, LXC/LXD, and will display contextual information when running in such environments, as mentioned in the features list.

Question 5

How to change the prompt symbol in Pure?

Accepted Answer

Configure the prompt symbol by setting the 'pure_symbol_prompt' variable in your Fish config file. The documentation provides examples for customizing symbols and colors.

Question 6

Why is my Pure prompt not showing Git status?

Accepted Answer

Ensure you're in a Git repository and that the Git feature is enabled via configuration flags. If issues persist, check for async setup or consult the troubleshooting guide in the documentation.

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