Why, You Ask?

So, I'm running Fedora, but here's the twist — I'm using PowerShell even on Linux. Why? Because I love having a consistent shell experience, no matter where I'm working. Workstations, VMs, devcontainers or Windows — PowerShell is my go-to shell, and I want it to look and behave the same everywhere. Enter oh-my-posh, the perfect companion to give PowerShell some style and functionality.

Let me walk you through how I set it up with Cascadia Code Nerd Font and configured KDE Konsole for a smooth experience. Spoiler alert: it's simple but super effective.

Oh and guess what: This all works on Windows using Windows Terminal, too.

Step 1: Install oh-my-posh

First, we need to install oh-my-posh. It's as easy as running this command:

curl -s https://ohmyposh.dev/install.sh | bash

This script downloads the latest version of oh-my-posh and installs it. Feel free to inspect the script if you're cautious. If you're running Windows the installation is slightly different, but I guess you figure this out.

Step 2: Install Cascadia Code Nerd Font

oh-my-posh relies on a Nerd Font for its icons and styling. I chose Cascadia Code Nerd Mono because it's clean and works beautifully across different environments.

oh-my-posh font install

Set the Font in KDE Konsole:

Open Konsole.
Go to Settings > Edit Current Profile > Appearance.
Click Edit Font and select Cascadia Code Nerd Mono.

Set the Font in Windows Terminal:

Open Settings
Navigate to Font and choose Cascadia Code Nerd Mono.

Step 3: Seamlessly integrate PowerShell with oh-my-posh

To make oh-my-posh work seamlessly in PowerShell, edit your $PROFILE file.

code $PROFILE

Add the following lines to load oh-my-posh with your configuration:

oh-my-posh init pwsh --config "/path/to/oh-my-posh.json" | Invoke-Expression
clear

This initializes oh-my-posh with your chosen theme and clears the screen for a clean start.

Step 4: My oh-my-posh configuration

Here's my oh-my-posh config file. It's simple but does the job perfectly:

{
  "$schema": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/JanDeDobbeleer/oh-my-posh/main/themes/schema.json",
  "blocks": [
    {
      "type": "prompt",
      "alignment": "left",
      "segments": [
        {
          "properties": {
            "cache_duration": "none",
            "style": "full"
          },
          "template": "{{ .Path }} ",
          "foreground": "#77E4F7",
          "type": "path",
          "style": "plain"
        },
        {
          "properties": {
            "cache_duration": "none"
          },
          "template": "{{ .HEAD }} ",
          "foreground": "#FFE700",
          "type": "git",
          "style": "plain"
        },
        {
          "properties": {
            "cache_duration": "none"
          },
          "template": "$ ",
          "foreground": "#43D426",
          "type": "text",
          "style": "plain"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "version": 3
}

Path Segment: Displays the current directory in a bright cyan.
Git Segment: Shows the current Git branch in yellow, if applicable.
Prompt Character: Displays a green $, keeping it clean and minimal.

Step 5: (optional) Create a New Profile for PowerShell in Konsole

Let's set up a dedicated profile for PowerShell in Konsole:

Duplicate an Existing Profile:

In Konsole, go to Settings > Manage Profiles.
Select your default profile and click Duplicate.

Configure the PowerShell Profile:

Rename it to PowerShell.
Set the command to pwsh.
Under Appearance, set the font to Cascadia Code Nerd Mono.
Save your changes.
Set it as default (optional)

Wrapping Up

With oh-my-posh, Cascadia Code Nerd Font, and a dedicated profile in KDE Konsole, my PowerShell setup is consistent, stylish, and super effective. Whether I'm on Fedora, a VM, or a devcontainer, my terminal always feels like home.

If you're a PowerShell fan like me, give this setup a try. Trust me, your terminal (and your productivity) will thank you.