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Source Code Pro for Powerline vs Powerline Symbols
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Source Code Pro for Powerline
7.0Powerline Symbols
7.0| Metric | Source Code Pro for Powerline | Powerline Symbols |
|---|---|---|
| Category | System Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 127 | 217 |
| 90-day Installs | 354 | 657 |
| 365-day Installs | 1.5K | 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
Source Code Pro for Powerline
A patched version of Source Code Pro font optimized for Powerline, offering enhanced support for terminal UI elements. Ideal for developers using Powerline in their terminal setups, providing better visual clarity and symbol rendering.
Provides a modified Source Code Pro font with extended glyph support for Powerline, improving the appearance of terminal UIs.
Pros
- + Popular and widely used among developers
- + Enhanced font support for Powerline symbols
- + Free and open-source
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some users may experience display issues with certain terminals
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