You see, PL10K is known for its customizability and flexibility, but sometimes it can be a bit finicky when it comes to displaying certain symbols or icons.
One of the most common issues that users encounter with PL10K is related to the Arch Linux logo. For some reason, this icon doesn’t always show up properly in the prompt, leaving us with an ugly blank space instead. Relax, it’s all good! In this article, we’re going to teach you how to fix this problem once and for all using a simple script that will make your terminal look like a true work of art.
To start: let’s take a closer look at the issue itself. If you’ve installed PL10K on Arch Linux (or any other distribution, really), then chances are good that you’re seeing something like this in your prompt:
# This script is used to make the terminal prompt look more visually appealing.
# It is specifically designed for users who have installed PL10K on Arch Linux, but can be used on any distribution.
# The following code segment is the current prompt that is being displayed in the terminal.
# It consists of the username, hostname, and current working directory.
# The $ symbol indicates that the user is in the root directory.
[user@localhost ~]$
# The \[\e[32m\] adds a green color to the username.
# The \[\e[34m\] adds a blue color to the hostname.
# The \[\e[0m\] resets the color to default for the rest of the prompt.
# The \w displays the current working directory.
# The $ symbol indicates that the user is in the root directory.
# The \n adds a new line for better readability.
# The \[\e[1m\] makes the $ symbol bold.
# The \[\e[0m\] resets the formatting to default for the rest of the prompt.
# The final result is a colorful and organized prompt.
[\[\e[32m\]user\[\e[0m\]@\[\e[34m\]localhost\[\e[0m\] \w\n\[\e[1m\]\$\[\e[0m\]
Notice anything missing? That’s right! The icon for the Arch Linux logo is nowhere to be found. Instead of a sleek and stylish symbol, we’re left with an empty space that looks like this:
# This script is used to add the Arch Linux logo to the user's desktop.
# It will replace the empty space with the logo, giving a sleek and stylish look.
# First, we need to navigate to the user's home directory.
cd ~
# Next, we need to create a new directory called "icons" to store the logo file.
mkdir icons
# Then, we need to download the logo file from the internet and save it in the "icons" directory.
wget https://www.archlinux.org/static/logos/archlinux-logo-dark-90dpi.ebdee92a15b3.png -P ~/icons
# Now, we need to move the logo file to the appropriate location for desktop icons.
mv ~/icons/archlinux-logo-dark-90dpi.ebdee92a15b3.png ~/.local/share/icons
# Finally, we need to update the desktop icon cache to display the logo.
gtk-update-icon-cache ~/.local/share/icons
# The script is now complete and the Arch Linux logo should be displayed on the desktop.
# Congratulations, you have successfully added the logo to your desktop!
This can be frustrating, especially if you’ve spent hours customizing your prompt to look just right. We’re here to help. In order to fix this problem, we need to do a few things:
1. First, let’s make sure that the Arch Linux logo is properly installed on our system. If you haven’t already done so, then head over to the official website and download the latest version of the icon set. Once it’s finished downloading, extract the files using your favorite archiving tool (e.g., 7-Zip or WinRAR) and copy them into a folder on your system that you can easily access later.
2. Next, let’s create a new script that will automatically add the Arch Linux logo to our prompt whenever we start up zsh. To do this, open up your favorite text editor (e.g., Notepad or Sublime Text) and type in the following code:
#!/bin/zsh
# This script adds the Arch Linux logo to our prompt using Powerlevel10k
# First, let's load the necessary modules and functions from PL10K
source ~/.oh-my-zsh/plugins/powerlevel10k/powerlevel10k.zsh-theme # Load the PL10K theme file
autoload -Uz add-zsh-hook # Load the add-zsh-hook function
# Next, let's define a new function that will insert the Arch Linux logo into our prompt using PL10K's built-in icon support
function pl10k_archlinux() {
# First, we need to check if the user is currently running on an Arch Linux system. If they are, then we can proceed with adding the logo to their prompt.
if [[ $(uname -s) == "Linux" ]] && [[ $(echo "$(lsb_release -si)" | tr '[:upper:]' '[:lower:]') == "archlinux" ]]; then # Check if the system is running on Linux and if the release name is "archlinux"
# If they are, then we can use PL10K to insert the logo into their prompt using a custom icon.
local archlinux="$(tput setaf 2) $(tput sgr0)" # Set the Arch Linux logo as a variable using tput to format the text
add-zsh-hook precmd 'echo -ne "$(powerlevel9d $state )"' # Add a precmd hook to display the current state of the prompt using PL10K
add-zsh-hook precmd 'echo -ne "[$archlinux]"' # Add a precmd hook to display the Arch Linux logo in the prompt
fi
}
# Finally, let's call our new function whenever zsh starts up. This will ensure that the Arch Linux logo is always displayed in our prompt, no matter what we do!
add-zsh-hook chpndir 'pl10k_archlinux' # Add a chpndir hook to call the pl10k_archlinux function when zsh starts up
3. Save your changes and close the text editor. Now let’s test out this new script by running it from the command line:
#!/bin/bash
# This is a bash script that will fix the Arch Linux logo.
# It will be sourced from the command line.
# First, we need to define the function that will fix the logo.
fix_logo() {
# We use the sed command to replace the incorrect logo with the correct one.
sed -i 's/Arch Linux/Arch Logo/g' /etc/issue
}
# Next, we need to check if the logo is already fixed.
# We do this by checking if the logo is already present in the /etc/issue file.
# If it is, we print a message and exit the script.
if grep -q "Arch Logo" /etc/issue; then
echo "The logo is already fixed."
exit 0
fi
# If the logo is not already fixed, we call the fix_logo function to fix it.
fix_logo
# Finally, we print a message to confirm that the logo has been fixed.
echo "The logo has been fixed."
# End of script.
If everything is working correctly, then you should see the Arch Linux logo displayed in your prompt whenever zsh starts up!
And that’s all there is to it! With this simple script, you can easily fix the issue of missing icons and logos in Powerlevel10k on Arch Linux (or any other distribution). So give it a try we promise it won’t disappoint!