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A curated list of dotfiles resources: articles, tutorials, example configuration repos, and tools for managing your shell and editor setup.
A curated list of dotfiles resources: articles, tutorials, example configuration repos, and tools for managing your shell and editor setup.Is this something I install, or just a page I read?Just a reference index on GitHub, nothing to install. It gathers Articles, example dotfiles repos grouped by shell, a Tools section, and related lists.
Just a reference index on GitHub, nothing to install. It gathers Articles, example dotfiles repos grouped by shell, a Tools section, and related lists.Where should a beginner start?With the Introductions articles like 'Getting started with dotfiles', then pick a management approach from the list: a bare Git repository, GNU Stow symlinks, or a manager such as chezmoi.
With the Introductions articles like 'Getting started with dotfiles', then pick a management approach from the list: a bare Git repository, GNU Stow symlinks, or a manager such as chezmoi.Any caveats before diving in?The author warns that some entries may look old or old-fashioned, which he says usually means they're battle-tested and mature — like dotfiles themselves.
The author warns that some entries may look old or old-fashioned, which he says usually means they're battle-tested and mature — like dotfiles themselves.Can I reuse or fork the list itself?Yes — it's CC0: Lars Kappert has waived all copyright and neighboring rights, so the list is effectively public domain.
Yes — it's CC0: Lars Kappert has waived all copyright and neighboring rights, so the list is effectively public domain.What exactly is a 'dotfile'?A hidden config file in your home directory, like .zshrc or .gitconfig, that controls how your shell and CLI tools behave. Keeping them versioned and in sync across machines is what this ecosystem is about.
A hidden config file in your home directory, like .zshrc or .gitconfig, that controls how your shell and CLI tools behave. Keeping them versioned and in sync across machines is what this ecosystem is about.How do I find more dotfiles repos beyond this list?The list suggests searching GitHub for 'dotfiles', including filename searches like path:/.gitconfig, and points to an Archlinux collection plus dotfiles.github.io, the unofficial guide to dotfiles.
The list suggests searching GitHub for 'dotfiles', including filename searches like path:/.gitconfig, and points to an Archlinux collection plus dotfiles.github.io, the unofficial guide to dotfiles.Is the list still actively maintained?Yes — the repo is not archived, a GitHub Actions workflow (markdown-link-check) keeps links valid, and the author invites proposals; abandoned projects are moved to a separate Archive section rather than deleted.
Yes — the repo is not archived, a GitHub Actions workflow (markdown-link-check) keeps links valid, and the author invites proposals; abandoned projects are moved to a separate Archive section rather than deleted.Does the author follow his own advice?Yes — webpro's own macOS dotfiles (Bash, Homebrew, Brew Cask, Git, Node.js, Hammerspoon) are listed in the Bash section, next to repos like holman's and thoughtbot's.
Yes — webpro's own macOS dotfiles (Bash, Homebrew, Brew Cask, Git, Node.js, Hammerspoon) are listed in the Bash section, next to repos like holman's and thoughtbot's.What are similar projects?awesome-zsh-plugins, awesome-bash, awesome-shell, direnv, modern-unix, pure-bash-bible, awesome-macos-command-line, fzf
awesome-zsh-plugins, awesome-bash, awesome-shell, direnv, modern-unix, pure-bash-bible, awesome-macos-command-line, fzf