The starship.toml file uses TOML syntax to define the order and style of information in your terminal prompt.
: If you want to use special characters like $ , [ , or ] , you must escape them (e.g., \$ ) to prevent Starship from interpreting them as variables. Example Configuration
: Use the global format variable to define which modules appear and in what order. starship.toml
To configure the prompt, you need to create or edit the starship.toml file, which is typically located at ~/.config/starship.toml . Basic Configuration Structure
: If you don't want to write everything from scratch, Starship offers Presets like "No-Runtime-Versions" or "Tokyo Night" that you can copy-paste into your file. Configuration - Starship The starship
: After saving the file, open a new terminal window or tab to see the updated look immediately.
: Most "pro" configurations use special icons. You must install a Nerd Font and set it as your terminal's font for these symbols to display correctly. To configure the prompt, you need to create
: Each prompt element (like directory , git_branch , or character ) has its own section for detailed styling.