My Dot Files

This directory contains the dotfiles for my system

Prerequisites

Important

Follow steps to setup a new mac here before continuing to install dotfiles below.

Stow

Ensure GNU STOW is installed

brew install stow

Installation

Clone repo:

# Use SSH (if set up)...
git clone git@github.com:chris-nowicki/dotfiles.git ~/Dotfiles

# ...or use HTTPS and switch remotes later.
git clone https://github.com/chris-nowicki/dotfiles.git ~/Dotfiles

Use GNU stow to create symlinks:

# Change to the Dotfiles directory
cd ~/Dotfiles

# run the Install script
./install.sh

Repository Structure

This repository uses GNU Stow to manage dotfiles. Each directory represents a separate stow package that gets symlinked to your home directory.

The repository includes a .gitignore file to prevent tracking of:

• macOS system files (.DS_Store, etc.)
• Auto-generated backup files (e.g., Karabiner automatic backups)
• IDE configuration files

TODO List

• Make a checklist of steps to decommission your computer before wiping your hard drive.
• Create a bootable USB installer for macOS.