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sds/old-dot-files

Analysis updated 2026-07-14 · repo last pushed 2024-10-13

6ShellAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5StaleSetup · easy

TLDR

A personal collection of terminal and editor configuration files that give you a curated development environment in one command, a jump start you can customize afterward.

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Terminal presets
      Editor configs
      Sensible defaults
    Tech stack
      Shell scripts
      Dot framework
    Use cases
      New laptop setup
      Learn pro configs
      Custom starting point
    Audience
      Developers
      Junior devs
      Config tinkerers
    Philosophy
      Jump start only
      Curate your own
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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Set up a new computer with a working terminal and editor setup in minutes.

USE CASE 2

Explore how an experienced developer configures their development tools.

USE CASE 3

Use as a starting point and tweak the settings to match your own preferences.

What is it built with?

ShellDot framework

How does it compare?

sds/old-dot-filesjonluca/dotfilesanmoln7/agent-standard-oss
Stars665
LanguageShellShellShell
Last pushed2024-10-132024-06-02
MaintenanceStaleDormant
Setup difficultyeasyeasyeasy
Complexity2/51/52/5
Audiencedeveloperdeveloperdeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

In plain English

This repo is a personal collection of configuration files that customize how a developer's terminal and text editor look and behave. It's like a preset pack for a development environment, instead of manually tweaking settings from scratch, you can install these files to get a curated setup with sensible defaults. Developers spend a lot of time in the terminal, and small quality-of-life tweaks add up. Things like keyboard shortcuts, color themes, useful plugins, and streamlined commands can make daily work faster and more pleasant. This repo bundles that kind of setup together, managed by a tool called the Dot framework, which handles installing and updating the various plugins. Someone might use this if they're setting up a new computer and want a working development environment quickly, or if they're curious how an experienced developer configures their tools. For example, a junior developer who just got a new laptop could run the install command and immediately have a terminal with helpful customizations rather than spending hours configuring everything themselves. The author does note that most people would be better off curating their own configuration rather than copying someone else's wholesale, which makes sense, preferences vary widely, and a setup that feels great to one person might not suit another. The one-command install is really meant as a jump start, a starting point you can then adjust to your own needs. The README doesn't go into detail about which specific tools or customizations are included, so you'd need to dig into the files themselves to see exactly what you'd get.

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Prompt 1
I found a repo called sds/old-dot-files that bundles terminal and editor configuration presets. How do I install these dotfiles on a new Mac and what should I check before running the install?
Prompt 2
Help me understand the Dot framework used in sds/old-dot-files, what does it do, how does it manage plugins, and how do I update them after installing?
Prompt 3
I installed sds/old-dot-files but want to customize the keyboard shortcuts and color theme to my own taste. Walk me through which files to edit and how to keep my changes from being overwritten.

Frequently asked questions

What is old-dot-files?

A personal collection of terminal and editor configuration files that give you a curated development environment in one command, a jump start you can customize afterward.

What language is old-dot-files written in?

Mainly Shell. The stack also includes Shell, Dot framework.

Is old-dot-files actively maintained?

Stale — no commits in 1-2 years (last push 2024-10-13).

How hard is old-dot-files to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is old-dot-files for?

Mainly developer.

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