font-ubuntu-mono-derivative-powerline
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Type: Cask  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Fonts
Tags: font powerline monospace
Install: brew install --cask font-ubuntu-mono-derivative-powerline
About:
Ubuntu Mono derivative Powerline is a modified version of the Ubuntu Mono font, specifically patched for use with the Powerline status line plugin. It includes additional non-printing characters required to render Powerline's symbols, such as branch icons and section separators, directly within the terminal. This ensures a consistent and visually appealing prompt for developers using shell-based powerline tools.
Key Features:
  • Patched for Powerline symbols and glyphs
  • Maintains the readability of the original Ubuntu Mono
  • Optimized for terminal and console environments
  • Includes italic and bold variants
Use Cases:
  • Enhancing shell prompts with visual indicators for Git status and context
  • Improving readability and aesthetics in terminal-based code editors like Vim or Neovim
Alternatives:
  • font-ubuntu-mono-nerd-font – Nerd Fonts includes a much larger set of icons from various sets (FontAwesome, Devicons) beyond just Powerline, making it suitable for plugins like Airline or Ranger.
  • font-meslo-lg – Meslo LG is another popular Powerline-patched font known for its distinct visual style and high legibility.
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