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Powerline Symbols vs Menlo for Powerline
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Powerline Symbols
7.0Menlo for Powerline
8.0| Metric | Powerline Symbols | Menlo for Powerline |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 217 | 84 |
| 90-day Installs | 657 | 260 |
| 365-day Installs | 3.1K | 1.0K |
| Version | latest | latest |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 14.7K | 798 |
| GitHub Forks | 1.0K | 100 |
| Open Issues | 239 | 8 |
| License | NOASSERTION | — |
| Language | Python | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 4y ago |
| First Seen | May 15, 2024 | May 15, 2024 |
Reviews
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
Menlo for Powerline
Menlo for Powerline is a modified version of the Menlo font tailored for Powerline users, enhancing terminal and editor experiences with proper glyph alignment. It's particularly beneficial for developers using tools that support Powerline symbols.
Adds Powerline glyphs to the Menlo font for compatibility with Powerline-enabled tools.
Pros
- + Specifically designed for Powerline users, improving compatibility and appearance.
- + Active GitHub presence with a large following, showing community interest.
- + Enhances the terminal experience with accurate Powerline glyph rendering.
Cons
- - Lack of auto-updates requires manual checking for updates.
- - Inactive development since 2021 may lead to compatibility issues.