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Inconsolata-g for Powerline vs Powerline Symbols
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Inconsolata-g for Powerline
7.0Powerline Symbols
7.0| Metric | Inconsolata-g for Powerline | Powerline Symbols |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 15 | 217 |
| 90-day Installs | 36 | 657 |
| 365-day Installs | 205 | 3.1K |
| Version | latest | latest |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 26.2K | 14.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 3.2K | 1.0K |
| Open Issues | 182 | 239 |
| License | — | NOASSERTION |
| Language | Shell | Python |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | May 15, 2024 | May 15, 2024 |
Reviews
Inconsolata-g for Powerline
Inconsolata-g for Powerline is a font package designed for Powerline users, offering enhanced terminal experiences with symbols and colors. It is widely adopted among developers and terminal enthusiasts, though it faces compatibility issues with newer software.
Provides modified fonts optimized for use with Powerline, enhancing terminal appearance with symbols and colors.
Pros
- + Highly popular and widely used among developers.
- + Specifically designed for Powerline, enhancing terminal customization.
- + Staple in many developer setups for terminal font needs.
Cons
- - Compatibility issues with newer terminal emulators like the latest iTerm2.
- - Lack of auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates.
Powerline Symbols
Powerline Symbols is a font designed for terminal applications, providing enhanced status lines and prompts. It integrates with tools like Vim, tmux, and shells, offering a polished interface for developers and power users.
Provides a font for displaying powerline symbols used in terminal applications for status lines and prompts.
Pros
- + Integrates with multiple applications like Vim and tmux
- + Popular and widely used in developer communities
- + Regular updates show active maintenance
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Unclear licensing terms