wurstmeister/starter

This project is a starting template for automating the setup of a Mac computer. Instead of manually installing apps, changing system preferences, and configuring settings every time you get a new Mac or wipe your current one, you define all of those choices in a file once. Then, a tool reads your file and applies all those settings for you automatically. It is built on top of a configuration system called osxc. Under the hood, it uses a popular automation tool called Ansible. You get a few text files where you specify what you want installed or changed. One file handles your configuration preferences, and another handles software installations. When you run a single command, Ansible reads those files, downloads any extra modules it needs, and applies your defined setup to the Mac. You can rerun that same command anytime to keep your machine in sync with your defined setup. This is ideal for developers or anyone who manages their own Mac and wants a reproducible setup. For example, if you use multiple computers or frequently set up fresh machines, this template saves you from repeating the tedious process of reinstalling your favorite tools and tweaking system defaults. You just run one command, walk away, and come back to a fully configured machine. To use it, you need a basic understanding of the command line and an Apple developer tool called Xcode Command-Line tools. The README notes that this version represents a newer approach for the project, and there is a warning that it is not compatible with an older version. If you used the previous system, you may need to manually copy over some older configuration files to make a smooth transition.