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Build Your Perfect Dev Setup

A complete guide to setting up a modern Windows 11 development environment with PowerShell, WezTerm terminal, Oh My Posh prompts, and essential CLI tools.

PS C:\Users\dev> mkcd my-project
✓ Created directory: my-project
PS C:\Users\dev\my-project> rfv “TODO”
🔍 Searching files…

Quick Start

Get your development environment configured in minutes

1

Install PowerShell and WezTerm

Set up the foundation with PowerShell 7+ and WezTerm terminal emulator. Install Oh My Posh for beautiful prompts.
winget install Microsoft.PowerShell
winget install wez.wezterm
winget install JanDeDobbeleer.OhMyPosh
2

Install modern CLI tools

Add essential developer tools using Scoop package manager for a streamlined workflow.
scoop install fzf bat eza zoxide ripgrep fd delta lazygit
3

Configure your PowerShell profile

Set up modular configuration with automatic loading of functions, aliases, and tool integrations.
git clone https://github.com/heyitsiveen/windows-11 ~/.config
. $HOME\.config\powershell\Microsoft.PowerShell_profile.ps1

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Dive deep into each aspect of your development environment

Setup Guides

Step-by-step instructions for configuring Windows 11, installing development tools, and setting up PowerShell.

Configuration

Configure PowerShell modules, WezTerm terminal, Oh My Posh themes, and CLI tools with the Vesper color scheme.

PowerShell

Learn about the modular PowerShell configuration structure, custom functions, and useful aliases.

Command Reference

Complete reference for all available commands, keyboard shortcuts, Git aliases, and WSL integration helpers.

Key Features

Everything you need for a productive development workflow

Modular Configuration

PowerShell config organized with conf.d structure for easy maintenance and customization

Beautiful Terminal

WezTerm with custom Vesper theme and Oh My Posh prompt for a stunning terminal experience

Modern CLI Tools

bat, eza, zoxide, fzf, ripgrep, and more for supercharged productivity

Ready to Transform Your Workflow?

Get started with our comprehensive guide and build the perfect Windows 11 development environment today.

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