Question 1

How do I install Pi theme on oh-my-zsh?

Accepted Answer

Follow the README steps: download the theme file via wget to the $ZSH_CUSTOM/themes directory, then set ZSH_THEME='pi' in your .zshrc file. Ensure oh-my-zsh is already installed.

Question 2

Can I change the colors in Pi theme?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it requires manual customization of the theme file since Pi doesn't bundle color schemes. The README mentions using iterm2-material-design externally, so you'll need to edit the theme script for different colors.

Question 3

Pi theme vs powerlevel10k - which is better for a minimal setup?

Accepted Answer

Pi is simpler and lighter, focusing only on git status in a clean prompt, while powerlevel10k offers more features and configurability but can be overkill for pure minimalism. Choose Pi if you want bare-bones git info without extra bells and whistles.

Question 4

Does Pi theme work with zsh without oh-my-zsh?

Accepted Answer

No, Pi is specifically designed for oh-my-zsh, as stated in the README. You'd need to port it manually for vanilla zsh or other frameworks, which isn't supported.

Question 5

How to add current directory to Pi theme prompt?

Accepted Answer

You'd need to edit the pi.zsh-theme file directly, as the theme is minimal and doesn't include this by default. Look for the PROMPT variable in the file and modify it to include %~ or similar zsh expansions.

Question 6

Is Pi theme compatible with Mac Terminal or iTerm2?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it works with any terminal that supports zsh and oh-my-zsh, including Mac Terminal and iTerm2. The demo uses iTerm2 with an external color scheme, but the theme itself is terminal-agnostic.

Question 7

Why isn't my git status showing in Pi theme?

Accepted Answer

Ensure git is installed and you're in a git repository. Also, check that oh-my-zsh's git plugin is enabled in your .zshrc, as Pi relies on it for status decorations.

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