This repository contains a comprehensive setup script for configuring a new macOS environment for development. It automates the installation of applications, command-line tools, and sets up your shell and system settings.
- Homebrew-Powered: Uses a
Brewfileto manage all Homebrew, Cask, and Mac App Store installations, making it easy to add or remove applications. - Modular & Idempotent: The main setup script is broken down into logical functions and can be run multiple times without causing issues.
- SSH Key Setup: Automatically generates an SSH key and configures it for common Git providers.
- Zsh Configuration: Includes a well-structured
.zshrcfile with useful aliases, plugins, and a custom prompt. - macOS Defaults: Sets sensible macOS defaults to improve the user experience.
- A fresh installation of macOS.
- An internet connection.
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Clone the Repository
git clone https://github.com/manasv/mac-setup.git cd mac-setup -
Customize the
Brewfile(Optional)Open the
Brewfileand add or remove any applications you want to install. The file is already populated with a solid set of development tools and applications. -
Run the Setup Script
./setup.sh
The script will guide you through the following steps:
- Setting up your SSH key.
- Installing Xcode Command Line Tools.
- Installing Homebrew and all the packages listed in the
Brewfile. - Configuring your Git user name and email.
- Applying custom macOS settings.
- Backing up your existing
.zshrcand replacing it with the one from this repository.
setup.sh: The main script that orchestrates the entire setup process.Brewfile: The single source of truth for all applications and tools to be installed via Homebrew.config/.zshrc: The Zsh configuration file that will be copied to your home directory.
This is a personal setup script, but feel free to fork it and adapt it to your own needs. If you have suggestions for improvements, please open an issue or submit a pull request.