diff --git a/shell/_main.sh b/shell/_main.sh
index 1c22fc0..19d9c0c 100755
--- a/shell/_main.sh
+++ b/shell/_main.sh
@@ -2,6 +2,11 @@
 # Main Shell Setup
 #
 
+# Ensure 256 color support in Linux
+if [[ "$(uname)" == "Linux" ]]; then
+  export TERM="xterm-256color"
+fi
+
 # Set required path variables
 DOTBIN="$DOTFILES/bin"