filetailor
filetailor is a peer-based configuration management utility for plain-text files (and directories) such as dotfiles. Files are backed up to a specified folder using filetailor, transferred to another device using tools such as Nextcloud or Syncthing, and then restored on other...
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Features
- Configuration Management
- Configuration
filetailor News & Activities
Recent activities
- POX added filetailor as alternative to Dotter
POX added filetailor as alternative to Dotfiles Installer
filetailor information
Developed by
Kyle JohnstonLicensing
Open Source (GPL-3.0) and Free product.Written in
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Development, Network & Admin, OS & UtilitiesGitHub repository
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What is filetailor?
filetailor is a peer-based configuration management utility for plain-text files (and directories) such as dotfiles. Files are backed up to a specified folder using filetailor, transferred to another device using tools such as Nextcloud or Syncthing, and then restored on other devices using filetailor again.
During the backup and restore process, filetailor can modify the file contents and path for the specific device according to variables and line-specific controls defined in YAML.
Comments and Reviews
README states "I have since discovered Chezmoi, which has many of the same features as filetailor and is much more mature. I recommend using Chezmoi instead. However, Chezmoi does rely on templates, unlike filetailor."
GitHub stats appear to be inaccurate (updated date is 26/03/2024). The latest update was 3 months ago, and the latest release is from August 2022.