gitstatus.zsh

gitstatus is a zsh plugin that you can add to your prompt to help you see what you're doing in a git repository more easily.

Why such a thing?

Frankly, it's because I needed something small and fast that would integrate well with my (multi-line) prompt.

Is it useful? For myself at least, yes.

Getting Started

Requirements

• zsh
• git
• awk

Installation

Run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/Insert-Creative-Name-Here/gitstatus.zsh.git

You can move the downloaded repository anywhere you want on your computer afterwards.

Usage

Add the following lines to your zshrc:

function precmd()
{
    source path/to/installation/gitstatus.plugin.zsh
}

precmd() is a zsh builtin that executes a series of commands right before the prompt is drawn.

NOTE: you will have to redefine your prompt to include the variable $GIT_STATUS, which is exported to the environment by this plugin. Something like this:

PS1="%F{blue}%~%F{default} $GIT_STATUS $ "

Roadmap

• Find a way to not source the script every time a new prompt is drawn
• Add bash support
• Add screenshots

Contributing

Pull requests and issues are welcome.