Now, let me just say this: if you’ve never experienced this problem before, consider yourself lucky. But for those who have, you know how frustrating it can be. Suddenly your terminal window is filled with a scrolling mess that looks like something out of a sci-fi movie. And worst of all, you can’t even see what command you just typed!

Relax, it’s all good, my friends we’re here to help. In this article, we’ll explore some common causes and solutions for long lines in Powerlevel9k prompt.

First off, the most obvious culprit: your terminal window size. If you have a small screen or are using a virtual console with limited space, it’s possible that your commands are simply too long to fit on one line. This can cause them to wrap around and create those ***** scrolling messes we mentioned earlier.

To fix this issue, try resizing your terminal window or switching to a larger screen. If you’re using a virtual console, consider increasing the size of your terminal emulator or changing its layout. And if all else fails, you can always use the “less” command to view long output in a more readable format.

Another common cause of long lines is overly verbose commands. If you’re using complex scripts or piping multiple commands together, it’s possible that your output will exceed the width of your terminal window. This can lead to truncated text and other formatting issues.

To avoid this problem, try breaking up your commands into smaller chunks or using tools like “awk” or “sed” to filter out unnecessary information. And if you really need to see everything at once, consider using a tool like “less” or “more” to view long output in a more readable format.

Finally, some less obvious causes of long lines namely, your shell configuration and environment variables. If you have customized your Powerlevel9k prompt with complex scripts or functions, it’s possible that they are causing issues with line wrapping and formatting.

To fix this problem, try simplifying your shell configuration or removing any unnecessary plugins or modules. And if you’re using a lot of environment variables, consider consolidating them into a single file or script for easier management.