Install ZSH and Oh-my-zsh (powerline like) in Ubuntu

install-zsh-powerline-ubuntu.md

Install ZSH and Oh-my-zsh (Powerline-like) in Ubuntu

Introduction

This guide provides instructions on how to install ZSH and Oh-my-zsh with a Powerline-like theme in Ubuntu

Instructions

1. Install Powerline Fonts

• First, install Powerline fonts. You can find them here.

2. Update Your Dependencies

• Update your system's package list:

  sudo apt-get update

3. Install zsh

• Install ZSH (Z Shell) on your system:

  sudo apt install zsh

4. Change Default Shell

• Change your default shell to ZSH:

  chsh -s $(which zsh)

5. Install Oh-my-zsh

• Install Oh-my-zsh, a framework for managing your ZSH configuration:

  sh -c "$(wget -O- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ohmyzsh/ohmyzsh/master/tools/install.sh)"

6. Update Theme for Powerline Look

• Update the theme in your .zshrc file to have a Powerline look:

  sed -i 's/robbyrussell/agnoster/g' ~/.zshrc

7. Restart Your Terminal

• Finally, restart your terminal to apply the changes.

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This guide should help you set up ZSH with a Powerline-like appearance in Ubuntu. If you have any questions or need further modifications, feel free to ask!