arthurk12 / .dotfiles

My dot files

Introduction

This repository contains my personal dotfiles, which include configurations for various tools and applications. I prefer using the Dracula theme for as many tools as possible because it is widely supported by different applications. This choice allows me to maintain a consistent and visually appealing appearance across all my tools effortlessly.

Stow - Dotfile Management

To manage my dotfiles, I use the stow tool. It allows me to create symbolic links from my repository to the appropriate locations in the home directory. This way, I can keep my configuration files organized in this repository while seamlessly using them in my system.

Installing Stow on Ubuntu

If you are using an Ubuntu-based system, you can install stow using the following command:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install stow -y

Getting Started

To use my dotfiles, follow these steps:

1. Clone this Repository:

   Clone this repository to your local machine:

   git clone [email protected]:Arthurk12/.dotfiles.git ~/.dotfiles

2. Install the Dependencies:

   Run the provided install.sh script to install the required dependencies, zsh, oh-my-zsh, and Powerlevel10k.

   cd ~/.dotfiles
   ./install.sh

3. Use Stow to Manage Dotfiles:

   When experimenting with an unknown stow command or adding new configurations, it's important to use the -n flag, which performs a dry run. This way, it will only simulate the changes without applying them, allowing you to preview the changes before actually applying them. For example:

   stow -n -vSt ~ git htop oh-my-zsh p10k

   The above command will show you what changes will be made without actually creating any symbolic links. Once you are confident with the changes, you can remove the -n flag to apply the configurations.

   stow -vSt ~ git htop oh-my-zsh p10k

   The command above will create symbolic links for the specified configurations in your home directory (~). You can add or remove configurations as needed by modifying the list of configuration names.