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Starship

Fast terminal prompt that works with any shell.

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Fast, configurable Rust prompt that shows the Git branch, language versions and command status in bash, zsh, fish, PowerShell and others.

When to use

When you want an informative prompt that is the same across every shell you use.

When to avoid

If you prefer a minimal prompt; it adds items that can clutter the line.

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