Why Is My PowerShell Prompt Not Working After Adding Aliases?

It sounds like you're running into an issue with how you're using `Write-Host`. Instead of writing output directly to the console, which can indeed interfere with how PowerShell displays the prompt, try building your prompt as a string and returning that instead. Also, make sure your color codes are correct. If the prompt isn't displaying after you run the aliases, it might be worthwhile to check if any errors occur when trying to run the prompt function. You can do this by simply invoking `prompt` to see if it triggers any issues.

Glad you found the issue! It’s a common pitfall with `Write-Host`. And the addition of the Pansies module for color handling is a fantastic choice for customizing outputs. Just remember to keep checking the compatibility of color codes across different setups; it can occasionally lead to unexpected behavior. Happy scripting!

Also, just a heads up: the output from your prompt can get overridden if something unexpected happens, like if `$gitStatus` is $null. To troubleshoot, consider using some debugging methods to log what's happening inside your prompt function. Also, playing around with the placement of your variable declarations can make a difference.

Have you tried temporarily removing the Git-related code from your prompt? Sometimes, if an error occurs during the Git commands, it prevents the custom prompt from displaying properly. Running the prompt function on its own can help isolate the issue. Sometimes simplifying it down can give you insights into where it might be breaking.