Last command exit status

[duncanbeevers]

In my PS1, I find it useful to see the exit status of the last entered command. In order to do this, I need to define a function that dynamically changes PS1 using PROMPT_COMMAND

function exitstatus {
  if [ $? -eq 0 ]
  then
    export PS1="✓ $PROMPT"
  else
    export PS1="× $PROMPT"
  fi
}

PROMPT_COMMAND='exitstatus'

Does this seem like something worth adding to Halloween, or is the ceremony involved too much?

[xta]

Hi @duncanbeevers

I'm on the fence, but I understand that it can be easier to read.

What would you name the label? Right now, there is a label for 'exit status', so I'd like to name your Checkmark & X something distinct.

Thanks, -Rex

[duncanbeevers]

Well, I'm pretty terrible at naming things. How do these sound?

• success indicator
• things ok?
• good new/bad news
• checkex
• happiness

[xta]

Those are on the right track, but how about something closer to 'exit status with icon'?

Feel free to submit a pull request that I'll review. Thanks