chezmoi
About
chezmoi is a free and open-source dotfiles manager, operating through a version control system, designed to streamline configuration management. Key features include configurability, robust Git support and integration, incremental backup capabilities, custom templating, and comprehensive support for environment variables. It is available across a wide range of platforms, including Windows, Linux, BSD (FreeBSD, OpenBSD), and Mac. The project's development is hosted on GitHub (https://github.com/twpayne/chezmoi).
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User Reviews
20 reviews
Positive
Pros
Multi-machine configuration management
Automated system setup
Secrets management
Excellent documentation
Git integration for version control
Cross-platform compatibility
Templating capabilities
Simplified workflow
Cons
Initial learning curve
Limited out-of-home directory management
Non-intuitive file editing workflow
Deletion synchronization issues
Templating complexity
Key Themes
Dotfile synchronization
Configuration automation
Cross-platform support
Security and secrets management
User experience and learning curve