Starship.toml Apr 2026

: If you don't want to write everything from scratch, Starship offers Presets like "No-Runtime-Versions" or "Tokyo Night" that you can copy-paste into your file. Configuration - Starship

: If you want to use special characters like $ , [ , or ] , you must escape them (e.g., \$ ) to prevent Starship from interpreting them as variables. Example Configuration

: After saving the file, open a new terminal window or tab to see the updated look immediately. starship.toml

: Most "pro" configurations use special icons. You must install a Nerd Font and set it as your terminal's font for these symbols to display correctly.

Below is a basic configuration you can paste into your starship.toml file to get started: : If you don't want to write everything

To configure the prompt, you need to create or edit the starship.toml file, which is typically located at ~/.config/starship.toml . Basic Configuration Structure

: Each prompt element (like directory , git_branch , or character ) has its own section for detailed styling. : Most "pro" configurations use special icons

: Use the global format variable to define which modules appear and in what order.