This repository is a collection of configuration files (also known as dotfiles) that can be managed using GNU Stow.
Dotfiles are configuration files in Unix-based systems that are used to customize the system’s behavior and appearance. These files typically start with a dot (.) and are stored in the home directory.
GNU Stow is a symlink manager that allows you to manage your dotfiles in a clean and organized way. It makes it easy to manage and switch between different configurations, as well as keep track of changes to your configuration files in a version control system like Git.
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Install GNU Stow using Homebrew:
brew install stow
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Clone this repository to your local machine:
git clone https://github.com/devinschulz/dotfiles.git
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Navigate to the repository directory:
cd dotfiles -
Use GNU Stow to symlink the desired configuration files to your home directory:
stow <package>
Replace
<package>with the name of the package you want to symlink (e.g.nvim,fish, etc.).
Repeat step 4 for each package you want to install.
- Before installing a new package, it is recommended to backup any existing configuration files in your home directory to avoid conflicts.
- To remove a package, simply run
stow -D <package>in the repository directory.