Linux: Customize Shell Prompt

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Show current prompt string1

echo $PS1
  • \u --> Username
  • \h --> Hostname
  • \w --> Current working Directory
  • More info @man page bash

To modify edit ~/.bashrc

\[\e]0;\u@\h: \w\a\]${debian_chroot:+($debian_chroot)}\[\033[01;31m\]\u@\h\[\033[00m\]:\[\033[01;34m\]\w\[\033[00m\]\$
export PS1

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