Now, if you’ve been living under a rock (or just haven’t bothered with customizing your shell), let me give you a quick rundown on what these are and why they matter.

Powerlevel10k is the newer kid on the block, boasting all sorts of fancy features like animated icons, color-coded status messages, and even built-in support for GitHub and GitLab. It’s also super customizable you can tweak everything from the font size to the background color with just a few lines of code (or by using their handy GUI tool).

On the other hand, Powerlevel9k is the classic choice for those who prefer simplicity over flashiness. Don’t get me wrong, it still has all the essentials like showing you your current directory and user info but without any unnecessary bells and whistles. Plus, since it’s been around for a while now (over 10 years!), there are tons of resources available online to help you customize it to your liking.

So which one should you choose? Well, that really depends on what you value most functionality or aesthetics. If you want all the latest and greatest features, go with Powerlevel10k (just be prepared for a steeper learning curve). But if you prefer a more minimalist approach, stick with Powerlevel9k (and save yourself some headaches in the process).

Personally, I’m partial to Powerlevel10k mainly because of its built-in GitHub integration. As someone who spends most of my day coding and collaborating on projects, being able to see which branch I’m currently working on (and how many unmerged changes are waiting for me) is a game changer. Plus, the animated icons just make everything feel more… alive?

But hey, that’s just my opinion everyone has their own preferences when it comes to customizing their shell. So why not give both Powerlevel10k and Powerlevel9k a try and see which one works best for you? And if you have any tips or tricks for making the most out of these prompt styles, feel free to share them in the comments below!