Windows 11 - PowerShell Tweaks

Clear Terminal History

PATH: C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\PowerShell\PSReadLine\ConsoleHost_history.txt

1. Create PROFILE PATH (reference output of echo $PROFILE)
   • Example: C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\Documents\PowerShell\Microsoft.PowerShell_profile.ps1

2. Add these commands to the file:

   Clear-History
   echo "" > C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\PowerShell\PSReadLine\ConsoleHost_history.txt
   

3. Save the file and restart the shell

4. Or type:

   . $PROFILE
   

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Install WinFetch

• Install WinFetch:

   Install-Script winfetch
  

Source: WinFetch Installation

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Install Oh-My-Posh

1. Install Oh-My-Posh:

   winget install JanDeDobbeleer.OhMyPosh -s winget
   

2. Install Nerd Font:

   oh-my-posh font install meslo
   

3. Make sure you change the font in terminal settings to MesloLGM Nerd Font

4. Set this to $PROFILE:

   oh-my-posh init pwsh --config "$env:POSH_THEMES_PATH\jandedobbeleer.omp.json" | Invoke-Expression
   

5. Recommend appending this to the top just in case this messes with anything:

   . $PROFILE
   

Source: Oh-My-Posh Installation