Silhouette

A unified terminal prompt configuration using Oh My Posh for a consistent experience across Windows, WSL, and Linux (including Raspberry Pi).

Features

• Cross-platform: Works on Windows, WSL, and Linux (including Raspberry Pi)
• Single configuration: One theme file works everywhere
• Easy setup: Automated installation scripts for each platform
• Clean design: Displays essential information without clutter
  • OS icon (shows WSL indicator in WSL)
  • Current path
  • Git branch and status
  • Command execution time
  • Exit status indicator

Prerequisites

• Windows: PowerShell 5.1+ and winget
• Linux/WSL/Raspberry Pi: bash or zsh
• All platforms: A terminal that supports Nerd Fonts

Installation

Windows

1. Clone or download this repository
2. Open PowerShell as Administrator
3. Navigate to the repository directory
4. Run the setup script:

.\setup-windows.ps1

5. Install a Nerd Font:

oh-my-posh font install

6. Configure your terminal to use the Nerd Font
7. Restart PowerShell or run . $PROFILE

Linux / WSL / Raspberry Pi

1. Clone or download this repository
2. Navigate to the repository directory
3. Run the setup script:

./setup-linux.sh

4. Install a Nerd Font (download from Nerd Fonts)
   • Recommended: MesloLGM Nerd Font
5. Configure your terminal to use the Nerd Font
6. Restart your shell or run source ~/.bashrc (or ~/.zshrc)

Quick Setup on Multiple Machines

The easiest way to use this across all your machines:

1. Fork or clone this repository to GitHub/GitLab
2. On each machine, clone your repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/silhouette.git
cd silhouette

3. Run the appropriate setup script for your platform
4. Enjoy a consistent prompt everywhere!

Available Themes

Silhouette includes three theme variants. All themes display the same information but with different color schemes:

1. silhouette.omp.json (Original - Simple & Clean)

• Minimalist single-line prompt
• Cyan and green accents
• Best for: Those who prefer a compact, traditional prompt

2. silhouette-matrix.omp.json (Matrix)

• Dark green (#1a4d2e) and bright green (#4ecca3) color scheme
• Matrix-inspired aesthetic
• Best for: Terminal enthusiasts who love the classic green-on-black look

3. silhouette-sepia.omp.json (Sepia)

• Warm burnt orange (#8b4513) and wheat/tan (#f5deb3) colors
• Earthy, easy-on-the-eyes palette
• Best for: Those who prefer warmer, mellow tones

All themes show:

• Current directory path
• Git branch and status
• Machine/user information
• OS icon and WSL detection
• Command execution time
• Battery status (on supported systems)
• Current date/time

Switching Themes

The setup scripts default to the original silhouette.omp.json. To use a different theme:

Linux / WSL / Raspberry Pi

Edit your shell configuration file:

# For bash users
nano ~/.bashrc

# For zsh users
nano ~/.zshrc

Find the line with oh-my-posh init and change the config path:

# Change from:
eval "$(oh-my-posh init bash --config ~/.config/ohmyposh/silhouette.omp.json)"

# To one of:
eval "$(oh-my-posh init bash --config ~/.config/ohmyposh/silhouette-matrix.omp.json)"
eval "$(oh-my-posh init bash --config ~/.config/ohmyposh/silhouette-sepia.omp.json)"

Then copy your chosen theme and restart your shell:

cp silhouette-matrix.omp.json ~/.config/ohmyposh/silhouette-matrix.omp.json
source ~/.bashrc  # or ~/.zshrc

Windows

Edit your PowerShell profile:

notepad $PROFILE

Find the line with oh-my-posh init and change the config path:

# Change from:
oh-my-posh init pwsh --config "$env:USERPROFILE\.config\ohmyposh\silhouette.omp.json" | Invoke-Expression

# To one of:
oh-my-posh init pwsh --config "$env:USERPROFILE\.config\ohmyposh\silhouette-matrix.omp.json" | Invoke-Expression
oh-my-posh init pwsh --config "$env:USERPROFILE\.config\ohmyposh\silhouette-sepia.omp.json" | Invoke-Expression

Then copy your chosen theme and restart PowerShell:

Copy-Item silhouette-matrix.omp.json "$env:USERPROFILE\.config\ohmyposh\silhouette-matrix.omp.json"
. $PROFILE

Customization

To create your own theme variant:

1. Copy one of the existing theme files (e.g., cp silhouette-matrix.omp.json my-theme.omp.json)
2. Edit the colors, segments, or layout
3. Refer to the Oh My Posh documentation for available options
4. Update your shell config to point to your custom theme
5. Restart your shell to apply changes

Uninstallation

To remove Silhouette:

Windows

1. Edit your PowerShell profile: notepad $PROFILE
2. Remove the Oh My Posh initialization lines added by Silhouette
3. (Optional) Uninstall oh-my-posh: winget uninstall JanDeDobbeleer.OhMyPosh

Linux / WSL / Raspberry Pi

1. Edit ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc
2. Remove the Oh My Posh initialization lines added by Silhouette
3. (Optional) Remove oh-my-posh: rm ~/.local/bin/oh-my-posh

Troubleshooting

Icons not displaying correctly

• Make sure you have a Nerd Font installed
• Ensure your terminal is configured to use the Nerd Font
• Verify font installation: some terminals require a restart

oh-my-posh command not found

• Linux/WSL: Ensure ~/.local/bin is in your PATH
• Windows: Restart PowerShell or update your PATH environment variable
• Try running the setup script again

Theme not loading

• Verify the theme file exists at ~/.config/ohmyposh/silhouette.omp.json
• Check your shell profile for the correct initialization command
• Try running oh-my-posh manually: oh-my-posh init bash --config ~/.config/ohmyposh/silhouette.omp.json

License

MIT License - feel free to modify and share!

Credits

Built with Oh My Posh by Jan De Dobbeleer