This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to configure your macOS Terminal with Zsh, a free and open-source software package management system. The process involves installing Homebrew, iTerm2, ZSH, Oh My Zsh, changing the default theme, installing fonts, color scheme, and plugins.
The article also discusses the importance of using iTerm2, Oh My Zsh, and Powerlevel10k to create a terminal built for productivity. The author emphasizes that these customizations can significantly increase productivity and improve the overall look and functionality of the terminal.
Zsh is the default shell for macOS users, but it is essential to install it and make it the default shell. Additionally, users should consider installing Warp Terminal, Oh My Zsh, configure Zsh, and install additional productivity tools.
ITerm2 is another terminal application that allows more customization than the default Terminal application that comes with Mac’s. To enable shortcuts, plugins, and helpers, users must edit the “iterm2” file in their terminal.
In summary, this article provides a comprehensive guide on how to customize your macOS Terminal to increase productivity and improve the interface. By following these steps, users can enhance their terminal experience and improve their overall productivity. The article also highlights the importance of using shortcuts, plugins, and helpers to speed up daily tasks.
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I can only attempt to express how thankful I am for this article! clear, concise, immediately actionable. you resolved a lot of minor annoyances, notably finder and added several tools to my productivity workflow. keep up the amazing content, and hope to continue to receive insightful knowledge such as this!
I am an old CS person. Through the 80s – 2011 I was using Sun servers running Sun OS or Solaris. I am tired of using Microsoft. Seeing these new MacBook Pro M3 laptops, I am thinking of getting one. Love the command line. Any thoughts about switching? I want to have at least one other monitor at home perhaps two.
hmm…good guide. just not for me. I am coding in Nvim using Tmux and want to curate my dev tooling from one repository. so I prefer to have control about my configs and plugins and tools and can set it up in 3 minutes by cloning my repo and run a script. It is way too much “mouse clicks” for me….
I have a real love-hate relationship with Brew. It’s great if you keep things updated, but does not play well with older machines and OS versions (e.g. production systems that the customer doesn’t keep up to date). I know it’s not the real focus of this website, but it would be interesting for you to compare to working on Linux (latest Gnome is very nice) or Windows (probably WSL, maybe even goofy WSLg).
I like using vim a lot but it is hard to debug python applications in it. I hoped that you could provide some insight into that, maybe someday you will find the time to learn how to use it an give us your opinion. I say that because you’re my default go to website when we talk about python development. Keep up the great work Arjan !
Dude. Drop the VIM extension. You really are not using it as far as I can tell. I love VIM in the right context. But VS Code has so many other features you are not using like F2 (rename) and CTRL-D multiple select, etc., etc., etc. I use vim exclusively when editing system level files in *NIX like systems like macOS, linux or raspianOS. But never in a programmers editor or IDE. Be good to yourself.
I was suppose to get a computer refresh this week.. I was finally gonna get a m1 MacBook.. Then the boss denied my request and said “consultants only get HP laptops..”. Im so angry that I have to downgrade and endure another frustrating 3 years of slow computers that can barely hold 10 browser tabs up… I would gladly buy my own m2 pro and have them configure it for their companies adoptions and what not. they could even keep the thing after im gone.. I just want a smooth work computer :/ haha this is like salt in the wound 🥲
Cool article but you spent like 70% of this article showing your face (no offense) and just “talking” about features with little blips of actual demonstration. I finished it and I heard a lot, but I didn’t really learn anything 😂 or SEE much that would make me want to check out anything you’ve recommended.
Guys, if you are a complete beginner to anything “tech”, don’t blindly follow this guys “tips”. He is literally just wrapping up the first step of the documentation into fancy words, It’s not a guide, It’s not helpful, his “command” is even missing. Literally just a way to make you click on this and be “lost” if you are a complete newbie.
yeah yeah it all looks nice but remember what we all like intially – the ultra simple terminal with zsh – and core unix commands. Not a semi-ux replacement, not a bunch of ultra simple extra installs, not a collection of noise. Well anyways did I say it looks nice so I may give it a go some day but was actually just trying to find info on adjusting font and color in built-in macOs terminal 🙂
I’m seeking some clarification regarding an issue I’ve encountered recently with my Warp terminal. After installing ‘Oh My Zsh’, it seems unable to load its configuration automatically. Strangely, when I initiate a sub-shell in my zsh terminal, the configuration loads correctly. I’d like to understand if it’s typical to have to open a zsh sub-shell within the Warp terminal to load the configuration? As an additional piece of information, I haven’t observed similar behavior with other terminals. Both iTerm and the default terminal on my Mac have no issues loading the ‘Oh My Zsh’ configuration without having to enter a sub-shell. This problem seems to be unique to Warp terminal.