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chezmoi

Dotfiles manager through a version control system.

Cost / License

  • Free
  • Open Source (MIT)

Platforms

  • Windows
  • Linux
  • BSD
  • FreeBSD
  • OpenBSD
  • Mac
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Features

Properties

  1.  Configurable

Features

  1. Git icon  Git Support
  2.  Incremental Backup
  3.  Configuration Management
  4.  Custom templates
  5.  Configuration
  6.  Support environment variables
  7. Git icon  Git integration

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What is chezmoi?

chezmoi # Manage your dotfiles across multiple diverse machines, securely. How do I start with chezmoi now? # Install chezmoi then read the quick start guide. The how-to guide covers most common tasks, and there’s both documentation on templating and frequently asked questions for specific questions. You can browse other people’s dotfiles that use chezmoi on GitHub and on GitLab. For a full description of chezmoi, consult the reference.