PowerShell module

Problem statement

Traditionally, the module was the only way to install oh-my-posh using Install-Module oh-my-posh. Today, with the shift to the executable version over a year ago, it only acts as a wrapper around the executable, offering no additional functionality. Throughout the year, the following changes have been made:

• don't ship all binaries in the Module but download on Import-Module
• move all functionality from the Module to the init script

There's a problem with the Module due to the following:

• downloading the binary is a problem on company managed computers
• the module syncs cross device thanks to OneDrive sync, causing versions to be out of sync and configs to break
• it's impactful having to explain the difference time and time again (for me)

Migration steps

Remove the module's cached files

Remove-Item $env:POSH_PATH -Force -Recurse

:::warning If you added custom elements to this location, they will be deleted with the command above. Make sure to move these before running the command. :::

Install oh-my-posh

See your platform's installation guide. The preferred ways are winget and Homebrew.

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Uninstall the PowerShell module

Uninstall-Module oh-my-posh -AllVersions

Delete the import of the PowerShell module in your $PROFILE

Import-Module oh-my-posh

Adjust setting the prompt

If you're still using Set-PoshPrompt, replace that statement with the following:

I have a custom theme

oh-my-posh init pwsh --config ~/.custom.omp.json | Invoke-Expression

And replace ~/.custom.omp.json with the location of your theme.

I have an out-of-the-box theme

oh-my-posh init pwsh --config "jandedobbeleer" | Invoke-Expression

Replace jandedobbeleer with the theme you use.