Zsh Configuration Guide

This repository contains a custom zsh configuration file, optimized for Oh My Zsh, custom path variables, and a streamlined setup for productivity.

Table of Contents

1. Prerequisites
2. Installation
3. Setting Up Neovim with LazyVim
4. Applying the Nord Theme
5. Zsh Plugins and Dependencies

Prerequisites

• Zsh: Ensure you have zsh installed on your system. Verify with:

  zsh --version

• Oh My Zsh: Required for managing themes and plugins.
• Homebrew (macOS/Linux): Used for installing dependencies.

Installation

1. Clone this Repository

Clone or download the .zshrc file to your home directory:

git clone <repository-url> ~/.zsh
cd ~/.zsh

2. Install Oh My Zsh

Install Oh My Zsh by running:

sh -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ohmyzsh/ohmyzsh/master/tools/install.sh)"

3. Update the .zshrc File

Copy the provided .zshrc file to your home directory:

cp .zshrc ~/.zshrc

Then, reload the configuration:

source ~/.zshrc

Setting Up Neovim with LazyVim

1. Install Neovim:

   brew install neovim

2. Install LazyVim:

   git clone https://github.com/LazyVim/starter ~/.config/nvim

   Launch Neovim to complete the LazyVim setup:

   nvim

3. Configure Plugins: Modify ~/.config/nvim/init.lua or ~/.config/nvim/lua/user/plugins.lua as needed.

Applying the Nord Theme

1. Install Nord Vim Theme: Add the following to your Neovim config:

   use 'arcticicestudio/nord-vim'
   vim.cmd('colorscheme nord')

2. Apply Nord to Terminal:

   • iTerm2 (macOS): Go to Preferences > Profiles > Colors and import the Nord theme.
   • GNOME Terminal: Use Nord GNOME Terminal.

Zsh Plugins and Dependencies

The .zshrc includes various plugins to enhance functionality. Install them as follows:

1. Spaceship Prompt:

   brew install spaceship

   Add to .zshrc:

   source /usr/local/opt/spaceship/spaceship.zsh

2. Syntax Highlighting:

   brew install zsh-syntax-highlighting

   Add to .zshrc:

   source /usr/local/share/zsh-syntax-highlighting/zsh-syntax-highlighting.zsh

3. Autosuggestions:

   brew install zsh-autosuggestions

   Add to .zshrc:

   source /usr/local/share/zsh-autosuggestions/zsh-autosuggestions.zsh

4. Additional Plugins:

   • git: Provides Git commands.
   • command-not-found: Alerts when a command is missing.
   • safe-paste: Prevents accidental pastes.
   • colored-man-pages: Colors man pages.
   • sudo: Suggests using sudo when a command fails.
   • vscode: Shortcuts for VS Code.
   • auto-notify: Notifies when long-running jobs are done.
   • git-auto-fetch: Auto-fetches Git updates.
   • macos: macOS-specific commands.

Enable these plugins by adding them in the plugins section of .zshrc:

plugins=(git command-not-found safe-paste colored-man-pages sudo vscode auto-notify git-auto-fetch macos)

5. Other Paths:
   • Python Path: Adjust for your Python installation if needed.
   • Make Flags: Enables parallel jobs, set as needed:

     export MAKEFLAGS="-j8"