How do I install/make a custom prompt for fish shell?

Question

I'm using fish 2.0 on Linux, but this might be an installation error, since my ~/.config/fish/config.fish is empty.

Which operating system you are using Ubuntu, CentOS, etc etc...? — max, Jun 04 '13 at 11:56

score 19 · Accepted Answer · edited Sep 08 '13 at 11:52

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~/.config/fish/config.fish is empty by default. To create a custom prompt create a file ~/.config/fish/functions/fish_prompt.fish and fill it with your prompt.

Basic example

function fish_prompt
        echo (pwd) '> '
end

edited Sep 08 '13 at 11:52

Jawa

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answered Sep 08 '13 at 11:20

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Is there a way to save multiple prompts, or add to the list of available prompts that are displayed when you run fish_config? – Chris Rasys Sep 12 '13 at 13:19

user2385294 · Answer 2 · 2022-09-10T20:37:24.180

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I make a alternative prompt if starship prompt dosen't exist.

# default prompt
function fish_prompt
  echo ''
  set_color cyan; echo (pwd) 
  set_color green; echo '> '
end

# starship prompt
if type -q starship
  starship init fish | source
else
  fish_prompt
end

edited Sep 10 '22 at 20:37

answered Sep 10 '22 at 20:36

user2385294

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score -2 · Answer 3 · edited Oct 27 '16 at 04:52

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This worked for me:

~/.local/share/omf/init.fish

function fish_prompt
        echo (pwd) '> '
end

edited Oct 27 '16 at 04:52

Gaff

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answered Sep 10 '16 at 16:39

praveen cruz

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Although this may help to solve the problem, it doesn't explain _why_ and/or _how_ it addresses the issue. Providing this additional context would significantly improve its long-term educational value. Please [edit] your answer to add explanation, including what limitations and assumptions apply. – Toby Speight Sep 21 '16 at 08:24
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This duplicates another answer and adds no new content. Please don't post an answer unless you actually have something new to contribute. – DavidPostill Oct 27 '16 at 08:20
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@DavidPostill I have said the location of the config file that works for me i don't see the same location in any above answers so kindly do not over estimate yourself and do not miss use you reputation. – praveen cruz Oct 28 '16 at 04:39
The other answer says which is the file to edit to create a custom prompt: ~/.config/fish/functions/fish_prompt.fish. – apaderno Jan 15 '20 at 16:57

How do I install/make a custom prompt for fish shell?

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