Dotfiles

Scripts to install apps and configure dotfiles for setting up my preferred macOS environment. Learn more about dotfiles and how I build mine.

I perform a clean macOS install 1-3 times a year, typically after major Apple releases or when my machine starts behaving buggy.

Previously, this process was manual and time-consuming, taking up to a full day. With this scripts, the setup time has been reduced to 2-4 hours, depending on internet speed, and requires zero clicks.

Instructions

1. Backup your current Terminal themes.

2. Download the latest macOS installer:

   softwareupdate --fetch-full-installer --full-installer-version 15.0

3. Create a new disk volume for the fresh install.

4. Install macOS and complete setup assistant.

5. Install Command Line Tools for Xcode:

   xcode-select --install

6. Install Command Line Tools for Xcode:

   sudo xcodebuild -license

   You will be asked for your macOS login password.

7. Run the following commands in your terminal to download this repo, install all my preferred apps, and set up my custom preferences:

   mkdir -p ~/Developer/fcomrqz
   cd ~/Developer/fcomrqz
   git clone https://github.com/fcomrqz/dotfiles
   cd dotfiles
   bash install.sh

   You will be asked for your macOS login password.