This repository contains my personal configuration for the Windows Terminal. It's designed to optimize my workflow and make terminal operations more efficient.
Note
This shell configuration is designed and optimized for Windows 11. It may not work as intended on other versions of Windows.
You have two choices for installation. You can either use the automated installation script or manually install the profile. The automated installation script is recommended for most users. However, if you want to manually install the profile, you can follow the manual installation guide.
- Automated Installation - The automated installation script is the recommended installation method for most users. It's designed to be user-friendly and easy to use. It will automatically install the profile and configure the Windows Terminal. It will also automatically install the required dependencies. You can use the following command to install the profile:
Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser
iwr -useb https://raw.githubusercontent.com/luke-beep/shell-config/main/scripts/install-configuration.ps1 | iex- Manual Installation - The manual installation guide is designed for advanced users who want to manually install the profile. It's designed to be more flexible and customizable. It will also automatically install the required dependencies. You can follow the manual installation guide for more information.
Note
The automated installation script is the recommended installation method for most users. It's designed to be user-friendly and easy to use. It will automatically install the profile and configure the Windows Terminal. It will also automatically install the required dependencies.
- Nord Theme Integration - Utilizes Nord theme color variables for a beautiful interface.
- Global Variables - Includes
$ShellIcon,$ShellType, and more for enhanced scripting. - Restart-Shell Function - Easily restart your PowerShell session.
- Timestamped Logging - Functions for detailed, timestamped logs.
- Write-Color Function - Enrich your console with colored text.
- Update-Profile Function - Keep your profile updated with the latest features.
- Custom Functions and Variables Management - Import, manage, and preview custom scripts.
- Interactive GUI Management - User-friendly GUI for managing functions and variables.
- Automated Tool Installation - Scripted setup for Scoop, Chocolatey, oh-my-posh, and more.
- Profile Settings GUI - Customize your profile settings with an interactive interface.
- Registry Key Management - Centralized configuration management via Windows Registry.
- Customizable Login Message - Personalize your PowerShell greeting message.
- Error Handling Mechanisms - Advanced functions for error tracking and logging.
- Nerd Fonts and Sysinternals Setup - Enhanced visual appeal with Nerd Fonts and Sysinternals tools integration.
- Cross-Shell - Works with both PowerShell and Pwsh (PowerShell Core).
- Interactive Function and Variable Preview - Easily view available functions and variables.
- PowerShell Version Check -
$ShellTypevariable to distinguish between PowerShell versions. - Automatic Update Checks - Option to enable automatic updates for the profile.
- Manage-Profile Function - Centralized management for the entire profile.
- Custom Script Incorporation - Easily add and manage your own scripts.
- Help and Documentation - Access to detailed help and documentation for each function.
- Guided Initial Setup - Initial setup with guided instructions and configuration checks.
- Unix-Style Commands - Unix-style commands for enhanced cross-platform compatibility. Note that these commands are only imitations of the real commands. They are not actual Unix commands and won't function the same way.
- Tips for Terminal usage - Tips for using the Windows Terminal.
- Profile customization - Customize your profile using the following guide here.
This profile is designed to offer a comprehensive, customizable, and user-friendly PowerShell environment.
After installation, you can use the Windows Terminal as you normally would. The configuration changes should already be applied. Make sure to check out the wiki page for detailed information on each function. You can also use the help command to view the help documentation for each function. You can also alternatively use the Get-Help command to view the help documentation for each function. For example, to view the help documentation for the Write-Color function, you can use the following command:
Get-Help Write-ColorThere are also a few functions that are designed to be used in the Windows Terminal. For example, the Restart-Shell function is designed to be used in the Windows Terminal. You can use the following command to restart your PowerShell session:
Restart-ShellThere's also the Update-Profile function, which is designed to be used in the Windows Terminal. You can use the following command to update your profile:
Update-ProfileThen we have the Manage-Profile function, which is designed to be used in the Windows Terminal. You can use the following command to manage your profile:
Manage-ProfileIf you want to get more tips on how to use the Windows Terminal, you can use the following command:
Get-ShellTipsNote
The actual command is Get-ShellTips, but you can also use the alias tips to run the command. The tips are located in the tips.md file.
The profile is designed to be customizable. You can customize the profile by using the profile command. This will open a new immersive window with a profile template. You can then use the available options to customize your profile. When you're done, simply restart your shell and the changes will be applied.
Note
The guide to customizing your profile can be found here.
Contributions are welcome. Please fork this repository and create a pull request with your changes.
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more details.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at lukehjo@duck.com.
- luke-beep for creating this repository and maintaining it.
