The most pragmatic ZSH-theme derived some day from rkj-repos. Better looks with Fira Code, the most pragmatic font for input and code.

Consistent colors designed with dark-first approach

The colors do not conflict in most existing color schemes.

Meaningful design

The general "Kotterstep" design is:

prompt: component [separator component] hint
component: \[content\]
separator: -
hint: content

The current implementation is:

 +-decoration-+             +-separator-+
 |                          |
 |  +-username@hostname-+   |   +-path-component-+                  +-timestamp-component-+ 
 |  |                       |   |                                   |
 +--+-----------------------+---+-------------------------------+---+-------------------+
  ┌─[sorenvonsarvort@kathode] - [~/Projects/kotterstep-zsh-theme] - [2019-01-18 06:17:50]
  └─[130] master* cat /dev/null
    +---+-+-----+-+-----------+
    |     |       |
    |     |       +-user-input-+
    |     |
    |     +-version-hint-+
    |
    +-error-code-component-+

Q: Why decorations in pragmatic theme?

A: Okay, historical reasons. Will be removed some day.

Q: What is the hint?

A: Hint is an optional prompt element that shows up when it is needed. For example, when You open a git repo directory, You can see the branch name. When the branch name is not available - You can see the reference.

Q: Why two lines?

A: It is a modern trend and a way for providing more space for the user's input.

Q: What else is used in the screenshot?

A:

Fira Code

ZSH Syntax Highlighting

Windows 10-like font rendering config for Linux

VS Code Integrated Terminal

Ayu Mirage VS Code Theme

VS Code Light Theme