Expand README for dynamic season and git/emoji notes

.context.json

@@ -95,33 +95,45 @@
   },
   "palettes": {
     "winter": {
-      "Z1_BG": 61,
+      "Z1_BG": 59,
+      "Z2_BG": 61,
+      "Z3_BG": 63,
+      "Z4_BG": 38,
+      "Z5_BG": 37,
       "Z1_FG": 255,
-      "Z2_BG": 37,
       "Z2_FG": 255,
-      "PATH_FG": 194,
+      "PATH_FG": 152,
       "FRAME": 60
     },
     "spring": {
-      "Z1_BG": 71,
+      "Z1_BG": 68,
+      "Z2_BG": 70,
+      "Z3_BG": 72,
+      "Z4_BG": 121,
+      "Z5_BG": 120,
       "Z1_FG": 255,
-      "Z2_BG": 120,
       "Z2_FG": 22,
-      "PATH_FG": 22,
+      "PATH_FG": 28,
       "FRAME": 65
     },
     "summer": {
-      "Z1_BG": 142,
+      "Z1_BG": 141,
+      "Z2_BG": 142,
+      "Z3_BG": 143,
+      "Z4_BG": 214,
+      "Z5_BG": 208,
       "Z1_FG": 255,
-      "Z2_BG": 214,
       "Z2_FG": 0,
-      "PATH_FG": 232,
+      "PATH_FG": 0,
       "FRAME": 130
     },
     "autumn": {
-      "Z1_BG": 95,
+      "Z1_BG": 93,
+      "Z2_BG": 95,
+      "Z3_BG": 97,
+      "Z4_BG": 166,
+      "Z5_BG": 136,
       "Z1_FG": 255,
-      "Z2_BG": 173,
       "Z2_FG": 255,
       "PATH_FG": 223,
       "FRAME": 95
@@ -418,6 +430,7 @@
   "prompt_structure": {
     "zone1": "date time user",
     "zone2": "host path",
+    "seasonal_segments": "date | time | user | host+path (subtle seasonal gradient)",
     "line2": "status arrow + emoji",
     "emoji_padding": "Two spaces after the emoji before the cursor",
     "path_shortening": "Keeps /home/user or /Users/user visible and shortens middle if deep.",

README.md

@@ -85,10 +85,12 @@ Linux/WSL:
 
 - PS1 only / Banner only / Both
 - PS1 modes: Single season, Dynamic season, Contest pack, Holidays pack
+- Dynamic season auto-switches by time of year (Spring: Mar–May, Summer: Jun–Aug, Autumn: Sep–Nov 14, Winter: Nov 15–Feb)
 
 macOS:
 
 - PS1 modes: Single season, Dynamic season, Contest pack, Holidays pack
+- Dynamic season auto-switches by time of year (same ranges as Linux)
 </details>
 
 ---
@@ -183,7 +185,12 @@ The Git theme adds a repo-aware capsule on line 2 that only appears inside a Git
 - Untracked: 🧷
 - Stashed: 📦
 
-It uses the same two-block layout as Aurora, but focuses on signal and minimal noise for fast scanning.
+It uses the same two-block layout as Aurora, but focuses on signal and minimal noise for fast scanning. Use it when you want repo status on every command without a full VCS prompt.
+
+Git capsule switch:
+
+- `PS1_GIT=1` enables the git capsule on all themes
+- Git theme always shows it, regardless of `PS1_GIT`
 </details>
 
 ---
@@ -212,6 +219,18 @@ Seasonal sets (sunrise / work):
 - Summer: 🌞 🏖️ 🌅 🌤 / 🏄 🏖️ 🚤 🌴
 - Autumn: 🍁 🍂 🌫️ 🌦️ / 🍂 🍄 🎃 🪵
 - Winter: 🏔️ 🌨️ ❄️ 🌌 / 🎿 ⛷️ 🏂 🧊
+
+Time slots:
+
+- Sunrise: 05:00–08:59
+- Coffee: 09:00–10:59
+- Work: 11:30–15:59 (unless lunch overrides)
+- Evening: 17:00–22:59
+- Night: 23:00–04:59
+
+Meaning:
+
+- Emoji is a light accent for time/season; it never replaces core info
 </details>
 
 ---

contest-styles.json

@@ -230,10 +230,10 @@
     }
   ],
   "seasonal_palettes": {
-    "winter": { "Z1_BG": 61, "Z1_FG": 255, "Z2_BG": 37, "Z2_FG": 255, "PATH_FG": 194, "FRAME": 60 },
-    "spring": { "Z1_BG": 71, "Z1_FG": 255, "Z2_BG": 120, "Z2_FG": 22, "PATH_FG": 22, "FRAME": 65 },
-    "summer": { "Z1_BG": 142, "Z1_FG": 255, "Z2_BG": 214, "Z2_FG": 0, "PATH_FG": 232, "FRAME": 130 },
-    "autumn": { "Z1_BG": 95, "Z1_FG": 255, "Z2_BG": 173, "Z2_FG": 255, "PATH_FG": 223, "FRAME": 95 }
+    "winter": { "Z1_BG": 59, "Z2_BG": 61, "Z3_BG": 63, "Z4_BG": 38, "Z5_BG": 37, "Z1_FG": 255, "Z2_FG": 255, "PATH_FG": 152, "FRAME": 60 },
+    "spring": { "Z1_BG": 68, "Z2_BG": 70, "Z3_BG": 72, "Z4_BG": 121, "Z5_BG": 120, "Z1_FG": 255, "Z2_FG": 22, "PATH_FG": 28, "FRAME": 65 },
+    "summer": { "Z1_BG": 141, "Z2_BG": 142, "Z3_BG": 143, "Z4_BG": 214, "Z5_BG": 208, "Z1_FG": 255, "Z2_FG": 0, "PATH_FG": 0, "FRAME": 130 },
+    "autumn": { "Z1_BG": 93, "Z2_BG": 95, "Z3_BG": 97, "Z4_BG": 166, "Z5_BG": 136, "Z1_FG": 255, "Z2_FG": 255, "PATH_FG": 223, "FRAME": 95 }
   },
   "notes": [
     "Palette values are 256-color codes.",

dotfiles/install/install-linux-global.sh

@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ if [[ -t 0 ]]; then
     echo
   echo "PS1 mode:"
   echo "  1) Single season (static)"
-  echo "  2) Dynamic season (changing)"
+  echo "  2) Dynamic season (auto, shifts with the year)"
   echo "  3) Contest pack (static)"
   echo "  4) Holidays pack (static)"
   read -r -p "Choose [3]: " season_mode_choice

dotfiles/install/install-macos-user.sh

@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ if [[ -t 0 ]]; then
   style_pack="standard"
   echo "PS1 mode:"
   echo "  1) Single season (static)"
-  echo "  2) Dynamic season (changing)"
+  echo "  2) Dynamic season (auto, shifts with the year)"
   echo "  3) Contest pack (static)"
   echo "  4) Holidays pack (static)"
   read -r -p "Choose [3]: " season_mode_choice

dotfiles/ps1/ps1.sh

@@ -386,8 +386,8 @@ _ps1_set_prompt() {
   local RST="\[\e[0m\]"
 
   # Seasonal palettes (Z1 is darker than Z2)
-  local Z1_BG Z1_FG Z2_BG Z2_FG PATH_FG FRAME
-  local Z1_BG_CODE Z2_BG_CODE
+  local Z1_BG Z1_FG Z2_BG Z2_FG Z3_BG Z4_BG Z5_BG PATH_FG FRAME
+  local Z1_BG_CODE Z2_BG_CODE Z3_BG_CODE Z4_BG_CODE Z5_BG_CODE
   if [[ "$__PS1_STYLE_PACK" == "contest" ]]; then
     Z1_BG_CODE=24
     Z2_BG_CODE=31
@@ -466,6 +466,12 @@ _ps1_set_prompt() {
         Z1_FG="\[\e[38;5;255m\]"
         Z2_BG="\[\e[48;5;${Z2_BG_CODE}m\]"
         Z2_FG="\[\e[38;5;255m\]"
+        Z3_BG_CODE="${Z2_BG_CODE}"
+        Z4_BG_CODE="${Z2_BG_CODE}"
+        Z5_BG_CODE="${Z2_BG_CODE}"
+        Z3_BG="\[\e[48;5;${Z3_BG_CODE}m\]"
+        Z4_BG="\[\e[48;5;${Z4_BG_CODE}m\]"
+        Z5_BG="\[\e[48;5;${Z5_BG_CODE}m\]"
         PATH_FG="\[\e[38;5;51m\]"
         FRAME="\[\e[38;5;23m\]"
         ;;
@@ -473,44 +479,68 @@ _ps1_set_prompt() {
   else
     case "$__PS1_SEASON" in
       spring)
-        Z1_BG_CODE=71
-        Z2_BG_CODE=120
+        Z1_BG_CODE=68
+        Z2_BG_CODE=70
+        Z3_BG_CODE=72
+        Z4_BG_CODE=121
+        Z5_BG_CODE=120
         Z1_BG="\[\e[48;5;${Z1_BG_CODE}m\]"
         Z1_FG="\[\e[38;5;255m\]"
         Z2_BG="\[\e[48;5;${Z2_BG_CODE}m\]"
         Z2_FG="\[\e[38;5;22m\]"
-        PATH_FG="\[\e[38;5;22m\]"
+        Z3_BG="\[\e[48;5;${Z3_BG_CODE}m\]"
+        Z4_BG="\[\e[48;5;${Z4_BG_CODE}m\]"
+        Z5_BG="\[\e[48;5;${Z5_BG_CODE}m\]"
+        PATH_FG="\[\e[38;5;28m\]"
         FRAME="\[\e[38;5;65m\]"
         ;;
       summer)
-        Z1_BG_CODE=142
-        Z2_BG_CODE=214
+        Z1_BG_CODE=141
+        Z2_BG_CODE=142
+        Z3_BG_CODE=143
+        Z4_BG_CODE=214
+        Z5_BG_CODE=208
         Z1_BG="\[\e[48;5;${Z1_BG_CODE}m\]"
         Z1_FG="\[\e[38;5;255m\]"
         Z2_BG="\[\e[48;5;${Z2_BG_CODE}m\]"
         Z2_FG="\[\e[38;5;0m\]"
-        PATH_FG="\[\e[38;5;232m\]"
+        Z3_BG="\[\e[48;5;${Z3_BG_CODE}m\]"
+        Z4_BG="\[\e[48;5;${Z4_BG_CODE}m\]"
+        Z5_BG="\[\e[48;5;${Z5_BG_CODE}m\]"
+        PATH_FG="\[\e[38;5;0m\]"
         FRAME="\[\e[38;5;130m\]"
         ;;
       autumn)
-        Z1_BG_CODE=95
-        Z2_BG_CODE=173
+        Z1_BG_CODE=93
+        Z2_BG_CODE=95
+        Z3_BG_CODE=97
+        Z4_BG_CODE=166
+        Z5_BG_CODE=136
         Z1_BG="\[\e[48;5;${Z1_BG_CODE}m\]"
         Z1_FG="\[\e[38;5;255m\]"
         Z2_BG="\[\e[48;5;${Z2_BG_CODE}m\]"
         Z2_FG="\[\e[38;5;255m\]"
+        Z3_BG="\[\e[48;5;${Z3_BG_CODE}m\]"
+        Z4_BG="\[\e[48;5;${Z4_BG_CODE}m\]"
+        Z5_BG="\[\e[48;5;${Z5_BG_CODE}m\]"
         PATH_FG="\[\e[38;5;223m\]"
         FRAME="\[\e[38;5;95m\]"
         ;;
       *)
         # winter (default)
-        Z1_BG_CODE=61
-        Z2_BG_CODE=37
+        Z1_BG_CODE=59
+        Z2_BG_CODE=61
+        Z3_BG_CODE=63
+        Z4_BG_CODE=38
+        Z5_BG_CODE=37
         Z1_BG="\[\e[48;5;${Z1_BG_CODE}m\]"
         Z1_FG="\[\e[38;5;255m\]"
         Z2_BG="\[\e[48;5;${Z2_BG_CODE}m\]"
         Z2_FG="\[\e[38;5;255m\]"
-        PATH_FG="\[\e[38;5;194m\]"
+        Z3_BG="\[\e[48;5;${Z3_BG_CODE}m\]"
+        Z4_BG="\[\e[48;5;${Z4_BG_CODE}m\]"
+        Z5_BG="\[\e[48;5;${Z5_BG_CODE}m\]"
+        PATH_FG="\[\e[38;5;152m\]"
         FRAME="\[\e[38;5;60m\]"
         ;;
     esac
@@ -686,13 +716,24 @@ ${H_Z2_BG}${H_Z2_FG} ${HOST_PART}${PATH_SEP}${H_PATH_FG}${PATH_PART}${END_PAD}${
         A_RIGHT=""
         A_SEP=""
         A_LEFT_FG="\[\e[38;5;${Z1_BG_CODE}m\]"
-        A_RIGHT_FG="\[\e[38;5;${Z2_BG_CODE}m\]"
+        A_RIGHT_FG="\[\e[38;5;${Z5_BG_CODE:-$Z2_BG_CODE}m\]"
       fi
-      PS1="\
+      if [[ "$__PS1_STYLE_PACK" == "standard" && "$__PS1_USE_NF" -eq 1 ]]; then
+        local SEP12="\[\e[38;5;${Z2_BG_CODE}m\]\[\e[48;5;${Z1_BG_CODE}m\]${A_SEP}${RST}"
+        local SEP23="\[\e[38;5;${Z3_BG_CODE}m\]\[\e[48;5;${Z2_BG_CODE}m\]${A_SEP}${RST}"
+        local SEP34="\[\e[38;5;${Z4_BG_CODE}m\]\[\e[48;5;${Z3_BG_CODE}m\]${A_SEP}${RST}"
+        local SEP45="\[\e[38;5;${Z5_BG_CODE}m\]\[\e[48;5;${Z4_BG_CODE}m\]${A_SEP}${RST}"
+        PS1="\
+${PREFIX}${FRAME}╭─${RST}\
+${A_LEFT_FG}${A_LEFT}${RST}${Z1_BG}${Z1_FG} \\d ${RST}${SEP12}${Z2_BG}${Z1_FG} \\A ${RST}${SEP23}${Z3_BG}${Z1_FG} \\u ${RST}${SEP34}${Z4_BG}${Z2_FG} ${L_HOST} ${RST}${SEP45}${Z5_BG}${PATH_FG} ${__PS1_PATH}${END_PAD}${RST}${A_RIGHT_FG}${A_RIGHT}${RST}\
+\n${FRAME}╰── ${RST}${prompt_sym} ${__PS1_SYM}${git_tail}"
+      else
+        PS1="\
 ${PREFIX}${FRAME}╭─${RST}\
 ${A_LEFT_FG}${A_LEFT}${RST}${Z1_BG}${Z1_FG} ${L1} ${RST}${Z1_BG}${Z2_BG}${Z2_FG}${A_SEP}${RST}\
 ${Z2_BG}${Z2_FG} ${HOST_PART}${PATH_SEP}${PATH_FG}${PATH_PART}${END_PAD}${RST}${A_RIGHT_FG}${A_RIGHT}${RST}\
 \n${FRAME}╰── ${RST}${prompt_sym} ${__PS1_SYM}${git_tail}"
+      fi
       ;;
   esac
 }